In this minisode, Maricella Herrera reflects on the unexpected lessons she learned from spending a week with her two-year-old nephew. What started as a playful getaway turned into a deeper exploration of the importance of play, imagination, and living in the moment. Maricella challenges the conventional wisdom of what adults should teach children and flips the script—what can we learn from them? Drawing from her own experiences and backed by research on the benefits of play, Maricella invites listeners to reconnect with their inner child, embrace simplicity, and find joy in the most unexpected places. Whether you're a parent, a caregiver, or just someone needing a little more fun in your life, this episode is a reminder to play a little more and stress a little less.Resources:Playing for All Kinds of Possibilities: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/science/zeal-for-play-may-have-propelled-human-evolution.htmlDo You Play Enough? Science Says It's Critical to Your Health and Well-Being - Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/2023/07/28/do-you-play-enough-science-says-its-critical-your-health-well-being-1813808.html

Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain - Huberman Lab: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/using-play-to-rewire-and-improve-your-brain

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