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Ep 225: The Hidden Benefits of Joy and Fun

Ep 225: The Hidden Benefits of Joy and Fun

FromTalking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers


Ep 225: The Hidden Benefits of Joy and Fun

FromTalking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jan 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episodeDo you remember the last time you had fun? Maybe you were exploring a new place, playing a video game or even just laughing with your friends. What did it feel like? Did it help you relieve stress and add joy to your day?We often consider fun irrelevant, or view it as a waste of time, but it can be an essential part of survival. Having fun is not only good for our mood, but actually improves our physical health, lowering our cortisol and helping us balance our hormones.Teaching kids the importance of fun can help them live happier, healthier lives as they head into adulthood.To understand how we can pass the value of fun onto our kids, we’re talking to Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun. Catherine is an award-winning science journalist and speaker whose work has been featured in Time Magazine, O Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, and more. The New York Times even dubbed her the Marie Kondo of minds!In our interview, we’re talking about the definition of true fun, why we often undervalue fun in our society, and what practical steps we can take to bring more fun to ourselves and our families...Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episode
Released:
Jan 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Parent-teen researcher Andy Earle talks with various experts about the art and science of parenting teenagers. Find more at www.talkingtoteens.com