Crescent Moon Kids

Protecting the healthy development of kids through engagement and expectation.

Season 5, Episode 6 Learn how adventure, risky play, challenges and struggles help your child develop life skills and a positive sense of self.

Keeping clear, firm boundaries with your kids may be the absolute hardest thing you've ever done. But as you'll hear in this podcast, it will possibly be THE most important. We've discussed boundaries before, but this episode includes some relevant and astounding research.

This episode focuses on the research and ideas of Jonathan Haidt, who cautions against giving our young people a smartphone and access to social media too soon.

Citing Dr. Peter Gray and his ideas on the notion of "play", this episode is dedicated to the importance of free play and the detrimental effects of its lack.