In this episode, author and developmental theorist, Dr. Gordon Neufeld, describes the 7 properties of true play. He identifies play as a basic human drive that starts at birth and remains essential throughout all of life. Globally, psychologists pinpoint loss of play as central to the rise in anxiety, depression and mental suffering in children and adults.

“True play,” says Dr Neufeld, “takes care of our emotions, opens the door to our potential, and is nature's way of taking care of us.”