He said kids need more playtime. “Play is nature’s way of ensuring young animals practice the skills that are important for their survival,” Gray said. “Mammals that have the most to learn play the most.”
Effective programs build on young people’s strengths and resilience rather than viewing them through a deficit-based lens. They avoid pathologizing youth and families and recognize how broader social, cultural and community factors shape well-being.
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