Child ' s Play: It ' s Fun, and So Much More

From the desk of Shelly Flais, MDChildren learn through play. Whether playing peekaboo with a parent, playing outside with a sibling, or playing make believe with a preschool classmate, playtime boosts brain power, physical activity, social bonds, and can buffer against stress. The American Academy of Pediatrics, seeing trends of increased screen use as well as reduced time set aside for recess within schools, has issued a new clinical report, " The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, " to remind all of us who interact with babies and young kids to protect screen-free, open-ended playtime.Pediatric Health Associates ' Dr. Shelly Flais spoke with CBS Chicago this week about the importance of child ' s play; you can watch it here:https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/20/prescriptions-outdoor-play/Read more about the power of play here:https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/fitness/Pages/Caution-Children-at-Play.aspx
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news