All children love to play. Having children who don’t get enough attention or enough play time can really effect the child’s development. It has been found that benefits that come from children being played still aren’t enough for some people as the free time for children to play has gone down tremendously in recent years.

Not only does play have a positive effect on the children but it also effects the parents and gives them an opportunity to spend positive time with their child. This study looks at the positive effects of play on both children and their parents and found very interesting pieces. It was found that play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity and their physical, cognitive, and emotional strength.

As we strive to make children’s lives the best we can, it is important for parents, school systems, and other organizations to allow children to get an adamant amount of play time.

Read the full article Here!

Ben Solomon,

Research Assistant, UConn KIDS

 

 

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