[142] Wake Up and Play! Tips to Alleviating that Pandemic Gloom with Janene Russell

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With everything that's going on with the pandemic, I know that playing will definitely lighten things up and make things a lot more fun for you and your family.  

That's why I've got my guest, Janene, who develops toys to help us alleviate this pandemic gloom.

In this episode, Janene and I talk about: 

How she even got started with product development for toysWhy playing is so important for kids as well as for adultsSome ways that we can find some time to play or have activities that we can do throughout the day, especially when we're working from home and have a lot going onSome tools or toys that you can use to play with your child, whether they are young little babies, or if they're grown up middle schoolers and high schoolers, we've got you covered. 

If you are looking for ways to alleviate the pandemic gloom with your kiddos, this episode is for you.

ABOUT JANENE
Janene Russell is an elementary teacher turned toy inventing super-mom dedicated to early childhood development. As a lead product manager at Educational Insights, she brings over 15 years of experience and a unique educator’s perspective that melds creativity, laugh-out-loud fun, and hands-on learning through toys and games. As a passionate advocate for kids of all abilities and needs, Janene is devoted to creating innovative new ways kids can learn, grow, and celebrate their own unique selves. Janene’s inspiration is often sparked by the wonders of playtime with her two young children because after all, play is the work of the child and parent!

CONNECT WITH JANENE

Blog/Website: https://www.educationalinsights.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Curious.LittlesPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/janene_117/Freebie: https://www.educationalinsights.com/at-home-activities-for-kids

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