Dr Amanda Gummer, Founder Good Play Guide, In Conversation With Edx Education

<p>Episode 30 - Heather Welch, <a>Edx Education</a> in conversation with Dr Amanda Gummer </p> <p>Dr Amanda Gummer, Author, Research psychologist specialising in child development, Entrepreneur, Founder of 3 organisations:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://goodtoyguide.com'>Good Play Guide</a> (prev Fundamentally Children)</li> <li>FUNdamentals</li> <li><a href='https://www.goodplayguide.com'>Good Toy Guide Ltd</a></li> </ul> <p>Helping the world be more playful!</p> <p>Today we are chatting to Dr Amanda Gummer Good Play Guide, Importance of play and toys for early years development , Safety and Trends in Toys for 2021-22.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here are the highlights for the episode:</p> <p> </p> <p>{2:42} Amanda's inspiration for the good play guide</p> <p>{5:33} Parental pressure when it comes to play</p> <p>{9:50} Where to find the Play Pyramid Framework</p> <p>{12:39} The impact of the pandemic on children</p> <p>{15:23} How to find good quality toys</p> <p>{22:22} Gender-neutral toys</p> <p>{24:49} Toy trends for 2021/2022</p> <p>{27:07} Amanda's favourite game</p> <p> </p> <p>#goodplayguide #educationtoys #homelearning #toys #expertadvice</p>