Playful Pinball for
Emotional Development

theVALUE
Delayed
Gratification
Emotional
Intelligence
Self-Soothing
Practices
Conflict
Resolution

VARIABLE REWARD
Since Humans are instinctively curious...
Since curiosity is fueled by Dopamine's release in the pleasure center of the brain...
And since Dopamine's release is triggered by unpredictable events,
Then Unpredictability triggers fun!

OPEN ENDED PLAY
Allowing a kid to go where a kid wants to go when a kid is able to go is critical to development.
Move At Their Own Pace
Face Their Fears
Practice Adulting
Build Self Confidence
Create Their Own World
Discover
Interests
Increased
Intelligence
Stronger
Social Skills

TO EAT OR NOT?
In 1972, a Stanford University study told 100 children, “Have 1 marshmallow now, or wait until the researcher returns and earn 2.” 40 years later, the children who waited showed:
Greater
Self-Esteem
Enhanced Creativity
Improved
Patience
Less Drug or
Alcohol Use
Stronger Health
Improved
coping Skills
