Play fuels brain development, activating the regions responsible for language processing and attention; motor control, coordination, and balance; goal setting, decision making, and organizing our thoughts and feelings. Humans are hardwired for play. Follow these simple suggestions to encourage play in your family.
Happy New Year! The start of a new year marks a new beginning, a wonderful opportunity to take a step back to reflect on life as it has been and life as you would like for it to be. It is frequently a time to examine priorities, behaviors, routines, and relationships, and for many, it is a time to wipe the slate clean and start anew. To borrow a phrase from the world of technology – it can be a time to call for a reboot.
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