"Anything you don't like about playing digital?... You play alone" - Zorina Pritchett

We sit down with Zorina Pritchett, an entrepreneur dedicated to creating games that children with special needs can play with their friends and family, that she says she saw in a vision. They discuss ways to balance digital and non-digital activities to enhance social skills and emotional regulation in children with special needs. Episode Highlights 04:13 - Zorina: Explains how her game, inspired by a vision, encourages family interaction and is accessible for children with special needs. 06:41 - Zorina: Describes the game’s mechanics, highlighting its focus on simplicity, quick play, and inclusivity. 09:32 - Claudie Pomares: Discusses potential sensory enhancements for the game to further stimulate brain development. 12:58 - Claudie Pomares: Comments on the importance of collaboration and helping children develop the capacity to ask for help. 21:15 - Kim: Talks about the guilt parents feel over screen time and how to balance it with non-digital activities. 22:11 - Zorina: Shares a personal story about learning to give herself grace while caring for her brother. 27:27 - Claudie Pomares: Suggests using tablets over phones to provide children with more enriching digital content.