By Jennifer Stein Parents Know the Power of Play—Why Aren’t Schools Catching On? In a world where test scores and structured lessons often take center stage, play sometimes gets pushed to the sidelines. But here’s the truth: play is not a break from learning—it is learning. Decades of research confirm that unstructured, imaginative play fuels…
By: Jennifer Stein Jennifer is a communications expert, active play enthusiast, and proud mom to two. From childhood squabbles to adult confidants, sibling relationships are often the longest lasting in many peoples’ lives. Did you know sibling relationships are emotionally influential and can have a lifelong impact on mental health? Ever wonder why siblings can…
We often think of play as simply something fun and entertaining, but it is far more than that. Play is an extremely powerful force on child development – helping children learn important life skills such as problem-solving, negotiation and communication, creative and critical thinking, empathy, and emotional regulation. Let’s explore some of these ways that play can help build the foundation for these essential life skills.
