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What Is Play Exactly?

The American Pediatrics Association put out a clinical paper titled "The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds" extolling the purpose in playing.  Physically, emotionally, mentally, academically and relationally, play develops these areas in children. It is essential for children. But what exactly does it mean to play?  And what can I do as a parent to get my children to play?  A parent educator writes this essay to explain this and more.

What is Play?

While your child is playing, consider having them go outside into nature.

Why Kids Need To Spend Time In Nature

CONSIDER THIS
How did you play as a child? How can you incorporate more play into your family?

BOOK DISCUSSION
This week of September 16, we will discuss Chapter 2 & 3 from the book, How To Raise An Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims. 

As you read, consider these ideas:
-Was there a story, statistic, real life example or quote that stood out to you?
-What resonated with you? What did not?
-Did you learn anything new?
-Is there anything in the reading you found challenging?
-In the reading, did you find practical applications that you can begin using?
-Is this changing, challenging or affirming your parenting framework?

EXTRA READING
Why Trees Can Make You Happier

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