Carter Polakoff on Why Play Matters for Every Family

What if play wasn’t just for kids, but for parents too?In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich welcomes Carter Polakoff, President and CEO of Port Discovery Children’s Museum, for a powerful conversation about why children’s museums are really family museums. Carter shares her journey from intern to CEO, how Port Discovery supports neurodiverse families and military households, and why joy, curiosity, and creativity are essential building blocks for lifelong learning.You’ll hear how exhibits are designed with real input from kids, why parents deserve just as much support as children, and how play can be a tool for healing, connection, and growth.Plus, listen to the very end for a limited-time membership discount you won’t want to miss.Send us Fan MailHarford's Heart MagazineKEEP IT LOCAL WITH HARFORD’S HEART maryland’s lifestyle magazine for harford county!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email