Live / Science of Play Series - Part 3 / The Power of Play: Losing and Finding Ourselves Through Everyday Play

Play is one of the most essential and rewarding parts of being human. In this session, Dr. Stuart Brown, founder of the National Institute for Play, explores the science behind why we play, what play looks like across the lifespan, and how it supports emotional health, resilience, and connection. Backed by decades of interdisciplinary research, participants will learn how play helps us navigate life with more joy, creativity, and purpose.