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5 tips from a play therapist to help kids express themselves and unwind

5 tips from a play therapist to help kids express themselves and unwind

As many children go back to school after 18 months of global pandemic, social isolation and on-and-off remote learning, they too are feeling the additional stress and uncertainty of these times. Children need play to decompress and communicate in ways that are meaningful to them. Play is how they express themselves, process their day and solve […] … learn more→

4 low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play

4 low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play

Outdoor play is critical for child development – it decreases stress, increases communication and social skills, attention and physical activity, and enhances physical development. During COVID-19, opportunities for children to socially connect, reduce stress and play outside have been desperately needed but also greatly limited. As understanding of COVID-19 expanded, outdoor spaces emerged as an ideal place for activities to occur […] … learn more→