Self Directed

Author: Cecilie & Jesper Conrad

Self Directed - A guest based podcast on Life, Learning, and Raising Free Thinkers. Hosted by Cecilie and Jesper Conrad, full-time travellers since 2018 and parents to four.
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Hannah Beach | The Importance of True Play in Children’s Development
Episode 149
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026

Hannah Beach explains why true play and “void moments” are essential for healthy child development. She describes void moments as unstructured, unstimulated time where children are not directed, entertained, or managed, and shows how these moments allow children to process experience, develop identity, regulate emotions, and build resilience.Hannah is an award-winning educator, author, and emotional health consultant with more than 25 years of experience developing play-based and relationship-centered programs for children, families, and schools. She is co-author of Reclaiming Our Students and works internationally with educators, school systems, and organizations to support children’s emotional well-being through play, attachment, and community.🗓️ Recorded December 15, 2025. 📍 Tarragona, Spain🔗 Relevant linkshttps://hannahbeach.cahttps://www.instagram.com/hannahbeacheduhttps://www.facebook.com/hannahbeachedu https://www.youtube.com/@hannahbeachedu https://x.com/HannahBeachEDUhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-beach-eduSend a message Support the showSUPPORT & CONNECTPodcast website: https://www.cecilieconrad.com/self-directedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconrad.familyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconradfamily