Free play is disappearing and it matters more than we realise.
In this opening episode of Season 2, I explore why children have less freedom to play than ever before, what free play actually builds in the developing brain and how families can gently reclaim it without adding more to their plates. Because play isn’t extra - it’s fundamental!

✨ Play Happens is hosted by Jessica Degenhardt - Primary Educator, Masters in Special & Inclusive Education and passionate play advocate.

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