Ep 1. Steve Biddulph: Everything That’s Good About Human Beings Came from Playfulness

"Everything that’s good about human beings came from playfulness..."

In Conversation with Steve Biddulph – Psychologist and Top-Selling Author

In our very first episode of For the Love of Play, we sit down with world-renowned psychologist, educator and best-selling author Steve Biddulph for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation.

Steve has spent his adult life helping families thrive, and his books on raising children - including Raising Boys and Raising Girls - have been embraced across the globe. In this wide-ranging discussion, we explore what it means to be human - and how kindness, a sense of belonging and joyful interactions shape our wellbeing from the earliest years. 

Steve shares powerful perspectives on parenthood, the preciousness of early childhood and how play has changed lives - and the world - for the better. 

About Our Guest

Steve Biddulph is a psychologist, educator and one of the world’s best-selling parenting authors. His work - including books, workshops and talks that champion compassion, empathy and playful connection - has touched millions of families.

• www.stevebiddulph.com
• Join the Raising Girls Facebook community HERE 
• Join the Raising Boys Facebook community HERE

Show Links

• Website: For the Love of Play
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Learn More About Playgroup Victoria

• Website: playgroup.org.au
• Instagram: @playgroupvicofficial
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• LinkedIn: Playgroup Victoria

Episode Credits

Hosted by Mylie Nauendorf and Sinead Halliday.

Interview conducted by Sinead Halliday.

Edited by Jonathan Rivett.

Mastering by James North Productions.

Music by Selina Byrne.

And thanks to our little friends Toby and Adelaide for voicing the intro.

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