Episode 021: A Circus of Joyful Children

This week's story about kids learning circus skills in one of the world's largest refugee camps becomes a larger conversation about the importance of play for its own sake, no matter the age. While it can be difficult as adults to not turn play into a set of goals, it is a better pathway to resilience if we allow children (and ourselves) to simply experience what our bodies can learn and do. 

Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp: 10 facts at 10 years | UNHCR US

Laughter amid despair: Teaching circus skills to the Syrians of Zaatari camp | Middle East Eye

Music brings calm and joy to Syrian youth in Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan - Jordan | ReliefWeb

The Staying Power Network | Resiliency is a Choice | Patreon

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