Playful Parenting Podcast
Playful Parenting is the newest season of Play Time made for those who are looking to parent in a different way than they were parented and who could use some support in figuring out what that looks like. Season 1 of this podcast is called 'Play Time' and while it has parenting content, many of the episodes are also about Child-Centered Play Therapy and other topics related to the mental health of children. Season 2 of the podcast is dedicated exclusively to exploring parenting. Andrew is a father and play therapist who lives in Asheville, North Carolina who is likely currently stewing over how to create a more child respectful world. For more work by Andrew, check out barnettchildtherapy.com.
Playful Parenting Podcast
Episode 67: On the Bearable Lightness of Play
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Andrew Barnett
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Season 1
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Episode 67
Play is light enough, free enough, and distanced enough from reality to be capable of handling any pain or difficulty, and is therefore a safe space for children to be able to approach topics that can feel too heavy to discuss in conversation. On this Play Time, we appreciate play for its ability to allow children to explore all elements of their experience.
For more of my work, check out barnettchildtherapy.com.