If you've ever wondered why kids don't crave independent, creative play as they did a generation ago,  or why today's kids don't often complete things solely for the satisfaction of achievement,  you're gonna love this podcast episode.

Susan Linn is an author, psychologist, and world-renowned expert on creative play and provides insight into smartphones and social-media dopamine while giving us practical ways to bring back creativity to middle childhood.

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