{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67fe094736e10ff6f01aa1b0/68a328ef8f019110bc646a85?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Gift of Play","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67fe094736e10ff6f01aa1b0/1755523196364-0b315f5c-a95e-4500-bbc4-146f601b8a6e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join us in this enlightening episode of 'Improv Your Parenting,' featuring Ted DesMaisons, an educator and facilitator known for integrating curiosity, compassion, and play into his teachings. Ted, who lectures at Stanford and leads global training in advanced applied improvisation, talks about how to infuse parenting with playfulness and mindfulness. Drawing from his extensive background, including degrees from Stanford and Harvard, Ted shares his journey into improv, stories of interacting with children, and insights on applying improvisation principles to build trust and connection within families. The episode also highlights Ted’s upcoming project in China aimed at helping parents and children bond through playful mindfulness in a high-pressure educational environment. Learn practical tips to bring more joy and play into your parenting and family life.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Ted DesMaisons</p><p>01:03 Ted's Interaction with Kids and Improv</p><p>01:58 Improv Stories and Personal Background</p><p>03:40 Ted's Improv Journey</p><p>05:44 Applying Improv in Teaching</p><p>06:29 Philosophy and Improv in Parenting</p><p>11:42 Building Trust Through Improv</p><p>15:50 Improv with Adults and Future Plans</p><p>18:51 Parallel Tracks for Parents and Kids</p><p>19:34 The Magic of Inclusive Play</p><p>20:12 Helping Adults Rediscover Play</p><p>21:05 Building Trust Through Gradual Exercises</p><p>22:42 Applying Playfulness at Home</p><p>24:42 Celebrating Failure and Self-Compassion</p><p>27:26 Mindfulness and Play for New Parents</p><p>30:54 Final Thoughts and Resources</p>","author_name":"Jeremy Strozer"}