The Power of Play: Learning Through Fun- Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast

In this episode of Pam and the Purple Couch Podcast, host Pamela Furr and co-hosts Dr. Manny Rodriguez, Missy Owen, and Loki DePristo explore the transformative power of play in childhood development. From fostering learning and communication to strengthening emotional resilience, play is more than just fun—it’s essential for growth.

💜 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✅ How play stimulates learning and cognitive development

✅ Understanding different play styles and adapting to your child’s energy level

✅ The role of imaginative play in fostering problem-solving and communication

✅ How to turn everyday moments into teaching opportunities

✅ The science behind hyper-fixation and how to engage neurodivergent children through their interests

✅ Strategies for building emotional connections through play

🎭 Whether it’s slow, methodical play or high-energy fun, children express themselves in unique ways. This episode dives deep into how parents and caregivers can follow their child’s lead, create learning moments within play, and embrace happy, relaxed, and engaged learning environments.

💡 Tip of the Day:

🔹 Missy: Follow your child's lead during playtime—meet them at their level.

🔹 Loki: Use play as a tool—pausing for small learning tasks reinforces positive behavior.

🔹 Manny: Ensure learning happens when your child is happy, relaxed, and engaged (HRE).

🔹 Pamela: It’s okay to make a mess! Learning through play should be fun—teach cleanup as part of the process.

✨ Join us as we embrace the power of play and reimagine learning through joy!

📌 Listen now: https://youtu.be/L-bnxzyVees

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