• On Friday, a New York Times parenting blog featured this post about the role of parents in children's play.
• And not too long ago in US News & World Report: 10 Reasons Play Can Make You Healthy, Happy, and More Productive.
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There was also a second New York Times article about play just the other day, discussing kindergarten, homework, and the developmental benefits of free play.
Here's the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/magazine/03wwln-lede-t.html?_r=2
Which follows up on the AMAZING work that the US Alliance for Childhood has been doing to restore time for play in kindergartens. See their report and other great resources on their website: http://drupal6.allianceforchildhood.org/restoring_play
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