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Play is an activity both of intellect-driven humans and of instinct-driven animals, its universality suggesting that its roots lie deep in our brains and may well be embedded in our genes. The urge to play is a fundamental neurological “drive”—it is powerful and arises spontaneously, without any learning.

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Hara Estroff Marano

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A Nation Of Wimps

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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