A little bit of playtime can have big benefits for a child's developing brain, like a superfood -- but adult participation is a crucial ingredient for best results. Early-education leader Jesse Ilhardt makes the case for you to put down the phone, pick up the make-believe tea cup (or that blanket-superhero cape) and take the time to experiment w...

Jesse Ilhardt uses her experience as the co-founder and executive director of VOCEL, a teacher, and a mother, to discuss the extraordinary capacity of young children, the power of play and relationships, and the importance of investing in the adults who nurture young children's development. Not only does Jesse emphasize the power of play, but al...