No bored games: babies' brains boosted during playtime – dpa international
"It seems that the young child’s body and brain are literally designed to be playful, and this is crucial for its development," Harding says, adding that play should not be seen as mere recreation, She then warned against preventing toddlers from enjoying themselves, saying, "children are naturally wired to play and any sustained deviation from this masterful design comes at a price." Doctors and health officials have also been promoting play as central to a child’s physical and intellectual growth, though most parents, even if not advocates of a "spare the rod, sp...
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