Collective Conversations - Session 2: The Decline of the Play-Based Childhood

Restoring Childhood: Collective Conversations Series:
This fall, Restoring Childhood will host a five-part in-person series called Collective Conversations, bringing the community together to explore The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Each session will feature a short summary of that section of the book, a keynote from a guest speaker, and a townhall discussion with a panel of local experts. These events are free and open to the public.

Session 2: The Decline of the Play-Based Childhood:
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Prescott South Elementary School Auditorium

Book Focus: Part II examines how childhood has changed—less play, more supervision, and growing disconnection.

Keynote Speaker: Virginia Fillers – Benefits of Risky Play

Panelists: Virginia Fillers, Dr. Tony Michael, Amy Underwood, Dr. Erin Crouch Mekkaoui, Dr. Kathryn DuBray, Mandy Perhay, Ivy Wren, GraceAnn Witt

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