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5 REASONS TO CELEBRATE PLAY!
Getting kids to play is absolutely critical to their healthy development! See the
facts
.
Overly-structured schedules, increased focus on academics, and the growing amount of screen time have led to the
decline in play
.
Through play, kids acquire
6 critical skills
they need for success in school and in life.
Play
brings families and generations
together and reduces stress for everyone.
Play is FUN! And where there is play, there is also
LEARNING!
With so many reasons to celebrate play, it is no wonder the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends pediatricians to write kids a “prescription for play.”
Why Kids Need a "Prescription for Play"
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