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Today's different kind of child's play causes concern
Tuesday 26. of September 2006By: News-Press.com
These are hard times for child's play: Testing pressures have squeezed much of the play out of kindergarten, according to many activists and researchers. And those pressures are even trickling down to preschools.
Childcare is ‘harmful for the very young’
Tuesday 26. of September 2006By: London Evening Standard
Government minister Beverley Hughes sparked a row today after she said that putting very young children in childcare is not in their best interests.
Give kids more free playtime, docs urge
Monday 09. of October 2006By: CNN.com
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Here's some soothing medicine for stressed-out parents and overscheduled kids: The American Academy of Pediatrics says what children really need for healthy development is more good, old-fashioned...
The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds
Monday 09. of October 2006By: American Academy of Pediatrics
Play is essential to development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth. Play also offers an ideal opportunity for parents to engage fully with their children. Despite...
School failure may be linked to lack of play in early childhood, say experts
Thursday 12. of October 2006By: Alliance for Childhood
College Park, MD—Too little time for unstructured play leads to increased stress for children and parents, according to a new clinical report issued this week by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Nevertheless, many parents and...
Hilary Wilce: First days of school: don't push your child
Thursday 07. of September 2006Hello, and a big welcome to all parents with children starting school for the first time this week. Your child is either four or only just five. In other words, still very little. They probably still love to play and have...
Playing up playtime: It’s kids’ learning gift
Wednesday 06. of September 2006These are hard times for child’s play:
•Testing pressures have squeezed much of the play out of kindergarten, according to many activists and researchers. And those pressures are even trickling down to preschools.