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In an era where screens dominate and children’s outdoor adventures are dwindling, “Get Kids to Play” seeks to reignite the joy of unstructured play that once defined childhood. Reflecting on a time when scraped knees and muddy clothes were badges of honor, hosts Vijay and Saumil delve into the pressing challenges modern parents face in balancing academics, technology, and free play. Building upon their acclaimed book, “Get Kids to Play!”, this podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical solutions to help families rediscover the magic of outdoor play. Join us each week as we champion a movement to reconnect children with sport, foster creativity and play, and promote holistic development for a brighter, healthier future.
GET KIDS TO PLAY - powered by SportzVillage
Why The World Needs Play
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What if the greatest lessons in life were never taught in a classroom?
Join Vijay and Saumil on the Get Kids to Play podcast as Hall of Famer and Stanford psychologist Dr. George Selleck and award-winning author Dr. Alan Gregerman make the case for a world where every child gets to play, grow, and discover who they truly are — and why adults might be the ones standing in the way.
0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Reimagining sport: The idea and why now
2:07 - The Thomas More quote that started it all
4:04 - We need to listen to kids, not just talk at them
5:43 - Why adults are the ones messing kids up
6:03 - What adults need to do differently
8:13 - Why good ideas alone aren't enough: The capitalism problem
10:07 - Stop chasing elite athletes: Sport belongs to everyone
11:13 - Redefining competition: Compete against yourself
12:26 - Don't tie your identity to your performance
12:42 - Fun is the outcome, not a bonus
13:43 - The Wisdom of Ignorance: Skills that never go out of date
16:03 - What happens when kids who didn't play enter the workforce
17:12 - Work vs play: Why we got it backwards
18:45 - Pickleball, badminton and rediscovering joy in adulthood
19:42 - What school leaders can do to get more kids playing
22:31 - Finding ways to play in busy urban lives
24:08 - Learning to think about the way you think
24:25 - Dr. Selleck's NBA draft story and the cost of lacking self-awareness
26:08 - Closing thoughts: Sport is about humans first
27:52 - Adults are just grown-up kids
About Dr. George Selleck
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