Hey folks — launching a videocast here that you can enjoy as audio-only if you wish. I LOVE LOVE LOVE asking people questions in this format. Hope you enjoy this one!
Does your child have a hard time connecting with others their age?
In this episode, Shelly shares some personal stories about watching young kids come out of their shell in unexpected ways after playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) with peers.
D&D is a collaborative, fantasy role playing game. Thanks to my older brother, I used to play D&D as a kid, so I brought a bit of my own experience to this topic.
As a father, I’m very curious about the ways in which my children might develop socially and emotionally—and I don’t believe there is one best way for all kids. That said, after this conversation, I am definitely planning to introduce my kids to D&D!
Shelly’s Bio 🐉
Shelly is the Senior Brand Manager for Dungeons & Dragons, award-winning author of four books about D&D, and fledging Dungeon Master for a group of young adventurers at her son’s elementary school—much to his embarrassment :-)
When not writing about her life as a part-time sorceress, she’s spinning yarns about life as a middle-aged, late bloomer parent, her unabashed love of reality TV, and profiles for dogs looking for their forever home.
She lives in Seattle with her aforementioned son, husband, and various foster animals.
Shelly’s Substack 🌻
My (recent) favorite piece by Shelly—you can listen here to: When Your Friend Marries a Ghost
Check out Dungeons & Dragons 🐉 🔥
D&D Educator resources: https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/educators
D&D Curriculum: https://ymiclassroom.com/lesson-plans/dd/
Online D&D: https://www.dndbeyond.com/playdnd
here is the free adventure Shelly was talking about—a great place to start: https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1625-peril-in-pinebrook-a-free-introductory-adventure
Some “Matt” D&D Relics 🤠
Social/Emotional Benefits for Kids Playing Dungeons & Dragons