Comments on: BSP 60: Stuart Brown, MD talks about “Play”

By: Ginger Campbell, MD

Ginger Campbell, MD — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:29:58 +0000

Geordie,

I don’t know if the Buddhist pray beads (similar to the Catholic rosary) will help, but it seems worth a try.

You might want to post something in our Discussion Forum or on the Facebook Fan Page to see if other listeners can help.

Ginger

By: Geordie

Geordie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:36:52 +0000

I am dealing with my mom’s Parkinsonism. She’s wheelchair-bound and some of her repetitive behaviors (OCD) are making her very unpopular. These include changing TV channels back and forth; kicking off her slippers which requires people picking them up so that she won’t start crying; etc. I am looking for positive “plays”. One option is a string of beads that Buddhism practitioners use. Any suggestions?

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:16:55 +0000

What a great podcast. I think that our schools have changed so dramatically and are requiring our kids to grow up so fast these days. It is taking away from their play time. I agree that the kids today don’t get to have as much free independent play. I am one of those parents that don’t feel comfortable letting my kids play out front by themselves without my supervision. I am starting to let my kids go out together, so they can watch out for each other. When I was young I used to go play by myself in an open field and I loved it. I think you are right that the media makes it sound like the world is so scary and unsafe.

By: watson

watson — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:14:05 +0000

great episode! thanks so much for the reminder that we don’t start dying until we stop playing…

and nice work on this website btw. love all these links you post with each show.