The Playful Life

by Julie P. Jones
The Playful Life
Author: Julie P. Jones
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2022-11-16
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1119882028
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Do you find yourself wanting more out of life? It’s time to bring play to your every day Play is not just for kids! There are many reasons we need play in our lives. The Playful Life shows you why and how to bring more playfulness to all aspects of your life. You’ll explore how to create meaningful, relevant, and fun experiences for yourself and others through both a playful mindset and playful behaviors. Through research and 20+ years of teaching children and adults, authors Dr. Julie Jones and Jed Dearybury have found that play is not only fun, it’s essential to a full life. In this book, they share their knowledge and inspire you to reflect on the need for connection and joy for healthy living through play. This book will equip you with new definitions, ideas, and ways of thinking about play for your daily life. With a relaxed tone, comical banter, and real talk, the authors encourage new understandings about what play is and empower you to make more playful choices. If you strive to find balance, overcome stress, and enjoy each day through play—The Playful Life is a must read for your life journey! Learn what play means and why it’s so essential to our everyday lives—at every age Discover the incredible benefits of play to your physical and mental health Get ideas for incorporating play into your everyday life at work, at home, or when you’re out and about Begin healing past traumas and grow into the person you are meant to be—through play and playful living! Building on the popular book The Playful Classroom, this is a new and exciting take on what play does for all of us-- physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively.

The Playful Otter: Life In The River

by Nicky Huys
The Playful Otter: Life In The River
Author: Nicky Huys
Publisher: Nicky Huys Books
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2024-03-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN:
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"The Playful Otter: Life in the River" invites readers on an enchanting journey into the world of otters and the vibrant river ecosystems they call home. Through captivating storytelling and stunning illustrations, this book illuminates the playful antics and fascinating behaviors of otters, offering a glimpse into their remarkable lives. From their agile swimming skills to their close-knit family dynamics, readers will discover the wonders of these charismatic creatures and gain a deeper appreciation for the delicate balance of life in the river. With a focus on conservation and environmental awareness, this book inspires young minds to cherish and protect the natural world around them. It's a heartwarming and educational exploration that celebrates the joy of nature and the endearing spirit of the playful otter.

A Playful Life

by Robyn Robledo
A Playful Life
Author: Robyn Robledo
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2017-03-20
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1460298209
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Our society has never had as many food choices as we do now, and yet we are suffering from food based illnesses in numbers never seen. We are stressed, and exhausted, living on fast forward but never quite accomplishing all we want. Do you feel confused about what exercises to do and what to eat? Do you find yourself going from one diet to another, never making any progress? Have you lost some of your zest for life? In A Playful Life, Robyn gives you all the pieces of the puzzle and tells you how to put it all together. She uses stories and experiences to convey her own journey and puts together a plan to help you find your balance and rediscover your why. This book will give you what you need to take back your health and life by teaching you how to: Balance fitness and wellness Exercise so that you can enjoy life Get the right foods into your body Empower you to chase your dreams Be a strong, healthy woman Be the best version of you

Play and playfulness for public health and wellbeing

by Alison Tonkin
Play and playfulness for public health and wellbeing
Author: Alison Tonkin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2019-03-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1351010433
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The role of play in human and animal development is well established, and its educational and therapeutic value is widely supported in the literature. This innovative book extends the play debate by assembling and examining the many pieces of the play puzzle from the perspective of public health. It tackles the dual aspects of art and science which inform both play theory and public health policy, and advocates for a ‘playful’ pursuit of public health, through the integration of evidence from parallel scientific and creative endeavors. Drawing on international research evidence, the book addresses some of the major public health concerns of the 21st century – obesity, inactivity, loneliness and mental health – advocating for creative solutions to social disparities in health and wellbeing. From attachment at the start of life to detachment at life’s ending, in the home and in the workplace, and across virtual and physical environments, play is presented as vital to the creation of a new ‘culture of health’. This book represents a valuable resource for students, academics, practitioners and policy-makers across a range of fields of interest including play, health, the creative arts and digital and environmental design.

The God Who Plays

by Brian Edgar
The God Who Plays
Author: Brian Edgar
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2017-12-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 153260761X
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Many people would be surprised to hear that a playful attitude towards God and the world lies at the heart of Christian faith. Traditionally Christians have focused on the serious responsibilities of service, sacrifice, and commitment. But the prophets say that the future kingdom is full of people laughing and playing, which has implications for Christians who are called to live out the future kingdom in the present. Play is not trivial or secondary to work and service—only a playful way of living does justice to the seriousness of life! Play is the essential and ultimate form of relationship with God, which is why Jesus told people to learn from children. Indeed, a playful attitude is an important part of all significant relationships. This book explores grace, faith, love, worship, redemption, and the kingdom from the perspective of a playful attitude. It describes how to create a “play ethic” to match the “work ethic” and discusses play as a virtue, Aquinas’s warning against the sin of not playing enough, and Bonhoeffer’s claim that in a world of pain it is only the Christian who can truly play.

The Christian at Play

by Robert K. Johnston
The Christian at Play
Author: Robert K. Johnston
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 175
Release: 1997-09-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 157910052X
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Play, as an event of the inventive human spirit, invites our most able Christian reflection. The person at play is expressing his or her God-given nature. Unable to understand our play as God-given, Christians are often inauthentic players. Johnston tries to help us to see that Christians are created to work and to play.

Playful Learning

by Nicola Whitton
Playful Learning
Author: Nicola Whitton
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2019-04-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1351021850
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Offering an innovative and dynamic approach to adult learning, Playful Learning explores the potential of play in adulthood with the goal of helping educators, corporate trainers and event designers incorporate play-based activities for adults into both educational and work settings. Through a comprehensive overview of the value of play in adulthood, this book responds to the growing popularity of playful events for adults in academic and business settings designed to promote higher levels of engagement. Drawing on the authors’ own decades of experience at the forefront of the field, this helpful reference incorporates strategies and techniques for bringing play into any learning design. Examples and case studies of successful playful design at conferences, training events, and in higher education illustrate what effective playful event design looks like in practice. With a multi-sector appeal that spans business, education and entertainment while bringing together practice and theory in an accessible manner, Playful Learning is a must-have resource for researchers, practitioners, managers and administrators alike.

Creativity, Wellbeing and Mental Health Practice

by Tony Gillam
Creativity, Wellbeing and Mental Health Practice
Author: Tony Gillam
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2018-02-28
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 331974884X
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This book argues that some aspects of mental health practice have become mechanical, joyless and uninspiring, leading to a loss of creativity and wellbeing. A high level of wellbeing is essential to mental health and contemporary mental health care – and creativity is at the heart of this. A greater awareness of everyday creativity, the arts and creative approaches to mental health practice, learning and leadership can help us reinvent and reinvigorate mental health care. This, combined with a clearer understanding of the complex concept of wellbeing, can enable practitioners to adopt fresh perspectives and roles that can enrich their work. Creativity and wellbeing are fundamental to reducing occupational stress and promoting professional satisfaction. Introducing a new model of creative mental health care combined with recommendations for wellbeing, Creativity, Wellbeing and Mental Health Practice is a practical, evidence-based book for students, practitioners and researchers in mental health nursing and related disciplines.