Pretend role play can open up conversations with your child. Ask them who they'd like to be or what role they'd like you to play! The best thing about pretend role play is that you can play ...

It changes attitudes, and it changes outcomes,” said Kathryn Hirsh-Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple University and an expert in the role of play in learning ... missing in a child’s life, ...

So, why doesn’t the role of play get more respect in education ... “When play and safe, stable, nurturing relationships are missing in a child’s life, toxic stress can disrupt the development of ...

Play is used to understand what is on a child’s mind because play is children’s natural medium of expression. While play therapy, like all therapy, is conducted by way of appointment, few ...

Human development is influenced by, but not entirely determined by, our parents and our genes. Children may have very different personalities, and different strengths and weaknesses, than the ...

As the digital age significantly contributes to a rise in sedentary lifestyles, characterised by reduced physical activity and increased screen time, some concerned mothers have stressed the need to ...

Ending child marriage has a role to play in national strategies to promote ... but also a smart investment for growth and development.

Schmid said many older adults want to stay active and engaged with their community. The Foster Grandparent Program, serving Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, provides an opportunity for senior volunteers ...

Attendees explored innovative, child-centred approaches and discussed the critical role of play-based learning in holistic development.” Ms. Penny Saltus, Founder and Executive Director of The ...