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206 | When Kids Don't Play: Screen Time or Something Else?
In this episode of the Play Therapy Podcast, I answer a question from Kira in Texas about children who come into the playroom and do not play. Kira wonders if this behavior could be related to excessive screen use, a topic that resonates deeply with me. While screen time is likely a contributing factor, I explain that there are many other reasons why a child may not engage in play during sessions. High levels of anxiety, learned helplessness, or a lack of creativity and imagination could all contribute to a child's hesitancy to play.
I emphasize the importance of reflecting the child's…
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