Laughter, the best medicine

Just think about how great you feel when you participate in something you really enjoy. That’s what play is all about. When you play, you have fun; when you have fun, you laugh. Recent research has found that laughter is a powerful, readily available and cost-free way to boost your mood and psychological well-being. That’s what makes play worthwhile. 

 

Value of group play

While solitary play is important, it is in group play that children learn how to get along with others and how to handle conflicts. They experience group processes of thought and the give-and-take of compromising. And in that sense, play is real-life learning. It helps them get ready for the everyday experience of interacting with others. 

 

Enough time to play

It takes time to set up a play scenario, take roles, prepare props, decide with others how to proceed, and so forth. Through play, children develop who they are. Their cognitive, language and physical skills develop through their play experiences, as well as their imagination, concentration, self-confidence and sociability skills. 

 

Watch them thrive

Taking a back-to-basics approach can be an easy and fun way for you to incorporate play into your child’s schedule. Provide toys that reflect the love and nurturing of your family. Children’s imagination and social skills thrive when they play with toys that provide them the opportunity to express similar emotions to what they see at home, whether it's a farmer taking care of animals, or a play house with a pretend family. Also, the backyard or neighborhood playground is ideal for physical, active play. Running alongside a youngster who is just learning to ride a trike or skates is great exercise for both of you. 

 

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