A Wearthy Podcast

Play It Forward

Honest conversations about play, childhood development, and raising resilient kids in a screen-dominated world

What You'll Discover

Each episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately - whether you're a parent, educator, or anyone who cares about childhood development.

Building Resilience

Learn how outdoor play develops emotional strength and coping skills that last a lifetime

Screen Time Solutions

Practical strategies to balance technology with meaningful outdoor experiences

Confident Kids

Discover how freedom and choice in play builds self-assured, independent children

Expert Interviews

Hear from leading educators, researchers, and play advocates from around the world

Lukas Ritson - Play It Forward Podcast Host

Meet Your Host

Lukas Ritson

Playground Designer, TEDx Speaker & Founder of Wearthy

Lukas has spent over a decade researching and designing play environments that help children develop resilience, creativity, and connection to nature. Through Play It Forward, he shares his insights and brings together the world's leading voices in early education and child development.

Each episode is designed to give you practical takeaways - whether you're a parent looking to support your child's development, or an educator seeking fresh approaches to play-based learning.

TEDx Speaker 100+ Media Features 14+ Years Research

Topics We Explore

Nature Play
Risk & Resilience
Early Childhood Education
Screen Time Balance
Outdoor Learning
Child Psychology
Playground Design
Parenting Strategies
School Culture
Physical Development
Creativity & Imagination
Social Skills

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