S10 E6: The Magic of Play with Susan Linn

<p> If you&apos;ve ever wondered why kids don&apos;t crave independent, creative play as they did a generation ago,  or why today&apos;s kids don&apos;t often complete things solely for the satisfaction of achievement,  you&apos;re gonna love this podcast episode.<br/><br/>Susan Linn is an author, psychologist, and world-renowned expert on creative play and provides insight into smartphones and social-media dopamine while giving us practical ways to bring back creativity to middle childhood. <br/><br/>Btw, if you&apos;ve had a rough gardening season, or just want to improve your garden soil, check out this episode&apos;s sponsor, Redmond&apos;s Agriculture, &amp; my favorite soil kit option on the market, right here: <a href='http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest'>theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest</a>. Be sure to use code HOMESTEAD &amp; save 15% off your entire order!<br/><br/>Find Susan Linn here: <a href='https://susanlinn.net/'>susanlinn.net</a><br/><br/>My (New) Old-School Blog: <a href='http://www.prairiephilosophy.com/'>www.prairiephilosophy.com</a><br/><br/>Head to <a href='http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow'>http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow</a> to get complimentary access to my best homestead resources.<br/><br/>Get more in-depth homestead info, printable recipes, tutorials, and more on my blog at <a href='http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/'>www.theprairiehomestead.com</a><br/><br/>Get Old-Fashioned on Purpose hats &amp; shirts at <a href='http://www.homesteadswag.com/'>www.homesteadswag.com</a><br/>Follow Jill on Twitter: <a href='http://twitter.com/homesteader'>http://twitter.com/homesteader</a><br/>Follow Jill on YouTube: <a href='http://youtube.com/theprairiehomestead'>http://youtube.com/theprairiehomestead</a><br/>Follow Jill on Instagram: <a href='http://instagram.com/jill.winger'>http://instagram.com/jill.winger</a><br/><br/></p>