Kids are little bundles of imagination and they can amuse themselves with the simplest of household goods: a pot and a spoon, becomes a drum; a cardboard box turns into a fort, and a towel can transform them into a caped crusader! However, some parents tend to micromanage their kids’ time with structured activities and there’s little left for the child to explore the world. We talk to a self-proclaimed “odd child” and imaginative artist and also to a psychotherapist about the pitfalls of over-involved parenting and the benefits of letting kids be on their own to use their imaginations and test their independence.
Guest Information:
- William Joyce, Oscar-winning filmmaker, author of the children’s book, Billy’s Booger: A memoir, sort of
- Mary Jo Rapini, psychotherapist who deals with issues of family, relationships and intimacy
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