In this next episode we talk with Michael Rosen about how the language of play and an attitude of playfulness can help with emotional development and mental health. Rather than being hounded by the obsession of right and wrong, or being the best at everything, we talk about having the freedom and ability to question the parameters that are set out around us which can sometimes lead us to think that there is only one path to follow.

We talk about how confidence and a sense of identity comes through having the ability to play with the world that is given to us, and that play is not just an occupier of time but that it’s a way of life that provides creativity, respite, connection and so much more. George Bernard Shaw said “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” 

So on this episode, we explore playfulness, how to build relationships with meaning and look at how we communicate and provide a safe base for our children to grow, whilst fostering a curious attitude that isn’t held back by the fear of getting things wrong.

To find Michael Rosen, he has stacks going on via his website and the book we were referring to was called Michael Rosen's Book of Play

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