Dr. Joanna Fortune says that play is a state of mind and a way of being. Do we adults tend to think our children have outgrown play? When was the last time WE played?

This episode is full of so much learning about when and how we can use play with our children and teenagers. Grab a pen and paper!

Dr. Joanna is a psychotherapist with over 20 years clinical experience. She has a regular parenting slot on Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff show. Joanna also has a series of books '15 Minute Parenting' and 'Why We Play' which are really accessible ways to encourage play into our daily lives.

You can find Joanna on Instagram @drjoannafortune

Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity and behaviour specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years.

Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler in school, at events or online, check out Kinderama here www.kinderama.com.

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