What Toys Do Kids Actually Need?

In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist podcast, we are going to talk all thing 'toys.'So often, we get sucked in as parents and think we need ALL the latest toys, ALL the new toys and everything in between to keep our kids entertained, But what ends up happening? The more toys they get, the more overwhelmed they get, the less time they spend engaged in quality play, and the MORE we hear ‘I’m bored’ which in turn makes us think we need to get new toys, creating a never ending cycle and cluttering up your home with unnecessary items.Let's break down the topic of toys and figure out what we actually need.

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Hi and welcome to the playful psychologist podcast with Emily Hanlon, where we will cover all things related to child and adolescent psychology! This weekly podcast explores topics related to child and adolescent psychology. It covers developmental disorders, self-esteem, resilience, emotional well-being, and more. Each episode will guide you to more information via The Playful Psychologist website including blog posts, free resources, and so much more!! The podcast’s website features relevant academic articles, links to resources that were discussed in the podcast, blog posts, and the online store: www.theplayfulpsychologist.com