In this episode, Scott and Jess explore the importance of creativity and play - both for children and adults. From strategies for protecting children's creative spirits to understanding how play helps kids process their experiences to how they are beginning to rekindle their own sense of playfulness as busy parents, this episode is full of practical strategies and insights into the importance of play and creativity both for kids and adults. Jess finishes off the episode with a guided mindfulness exercise, offering a moment of calm reflection on finding a balance between productivity and creative expression in today's fast-paced world. If you want to hear more from Jess and Scott about how you can encourage playfulness with your kids, check out "Is It Ok To Tease Your Kids?" [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-it-ok-to-tease-your-kids/id1740816838?i=1000676474517] Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/] using the code ROBOTUNICORN. We'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Learn more about the Solving Bedtime Battles course here [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/solving-bedtime-battles/]. Credits: Editing by The Pod Cabin [https://thepodcabin.com/] Artwork by Wallflower Studio [https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/] Production by Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/]