Other studies focused on non-medical play: the use of activities like social games, video games ... of escalating rates of mental health challenges among children and young people. More work is also ...

“Play is children’s work,” says Gaynor ... Play helps them navigate social interactions, take turns, negotiate, and cooperate. They also learn about storytelling. Active play is good ...

Research shows an online course increases early childhood educators’ knowledge, confidence and intentions to incorporate ...

“We found that when children ... Faculty of Social Work (FIFSW). “Though more research is needed to pinpoint the precise mechanisms, it is evident that these relationships can play a key ...

Play should be a core feature of children's health care in forthcoming plans for the future of the NHS, according to a new ...