EP230: Simple Ways to Encourage More Play in Your Family with Anna Yudina
As most of you know, a huge issue parents currently face is a sharp increase in screen time for children. In fact, a recent\xa0study by JAMA Pediatrics\xa0found that children\u2019s recreational use of screens (not including time spent online for virtual classes) nearly doubled during the pandemic. Moreover, the study linked higher screen usage to poorer mental health and greater stress among teens. I, myself, acknowledge that screens themselves aren\u2019t bad but strive to balance screen time with playtime. Joining me today to highlight the importance of screen free play and\xa0what parents can do to engage their children is Anna Yudina of the Genius of Play (whose mission is to provide families with the information and inspiration they need to make play an important part of their child\u2019s day). Anna shares how play benefits parents, what play really means (how science defines play), importance of multi-generational play and more\u2026\n-------------------------------\nShow Notes for EP230: Simple Ways to Encourage More Play\nEnjoy this Podcast?\nPost a review and share it!\xa0If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.\xa0\nOrder (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity\nQuestions?\xa0You can contact me through my\xa0website, find me on\xa0Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on\xa0Facebook.\nThanks for listening!\xa0For more updates and episodes, visit the\xa0website. You may also tune in on\xa0Apple Podcasts,\xa0Spotify,\xa0Google Podcasts, or\xa0Stitcher.\nCheckout the\xa0Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront\xa0for recommendations from Diane.\nIf you enjoyed today\u2019s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit\xa0subscribe\xa0and share it with your friends!\nAdvertising Inquiries: sales@adalystmedia.com