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Apr 2024
1h 2m

The Transformative Power of Play

DEAR MEDIA, ALIZA PRESSMAN
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This episode originally aired in October 2021. Dr. Aliza sits down with Professor Peter Gray to discuss the healthiest approaches to play, and potential mistakes commonly made by well-meaning parents. I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Here: https://bit.ly/3rMLMsL Sub ... Show More
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