We are all concerned about keeping our children healthy and safe. Play is just what the doctor ordered! “The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report, The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, explains how and why playing…is key to building thriving brains, bodies, and social bonds―all important in today's world. Research shows play can improve children's abilities to plan, organize, get along with others, and regulate emotions. In addition, play helps with language, math and social skills, and even helps children cope with stress. Giving [children] plenty of opportunities to play is one of the best ways to help them grow into curious, creative, healthy, and happy adults equipped with the skills they need.”

Read more from the American Academy of Pediatrics about The Power of Play - How Fun and Games Help Children Thrive.

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Rebecca A. Weiner, M.Ed. is an educational consultant specializing in play-based learning, parent and teacher coaching, school consulting, and inclusion support. She loves to help families connect, partners and colleagues communicate, and teams of families, therapists, and schools collaborate to help children of all abilities achieve success.