Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

Children’s mental health challenges have been on the rise for the past decade, with the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerating the crisis. From March to October 2020, mental health-related emergency room ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As children head back to school this week, a local non-profit is highlighting the importance of play time. Playworks partners with schools in our area, teaching kids how to ...

Research shows that free, unstructured play has been declining, despite its benefits Around the world, an emphasis on the importance of structured play and resumé-building has resulted in lower levels ...

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