Play your way to happiness!

Play your way to happiness!

The article I share with you below proffers that play is good for the happiness and development of children. 

I couldn't agree more. 

I'm a big fan of play…but not just for children! 

I advocate play for everyone…young, adult, old and everything in between! 

So read and enjoy this interesting research but no matter what you're age, find ways to bring more play in your life and enjoy the benefits! 

by Katherine Sellgren from BBC News

Play helps boost children's language development, problem solving, risk management and independent learning skills, a study reaffirms.

The report, for the Children's Play Policy Forum, found play improved children's physical and mental health, as well as their emotional well-being.

It also found playtime in the school playground could enhance academic skills and attitudes and behaviour.

Wednesday's report is published to coincide with the UK Playday.

Now in its 27th year, the aim of Playday is to give children, parents and communities an opportunity to highlight the positive impact of play…

…keep reading the full & original article HERE