Playing and Being Well – Literature Review
A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on the role of play in children’s wellbeing, children’s play patterns, and adult support for children’s play.
A review of recent research into children’s play, social policy and practice, with a focus on the role of play in children’s wellbeing, children’s play patterns, and adult support for children’s play.
Where do kids play if they don't have a backyard?
How Logan is giving kids without a 'backyard' a space to play
Researchers have found dangerous play not only helps child development but can even help improve our mental health later in life.
Some experts believe a driver of the teen mental health crisis is the decline over decades in opportunities for children to engage in so-called risky play.
"Risky play" seemed like a strange concept to Melbourne dad Peter Curry until he read a parenting book and realised it was as familiar as his own 1980s "free range" childhood.
What is 'risky play' and what benefits does it have for kids?
This year, the UN General Assembly has declared Tuesday 11 June the inaugural International Day of Play.
International Day Of Play Reminds Us Why We Need To Stay Playful
"We haven't inherently lost the ability to play, but the way we and our children engage in play has evolved with our busy lifestyles."
Forgotten how to play? Try these 10 tips on International Day of Play
A prominent expert opinion supports the old mantra: 'better a broken bone than a broken spirit'.
VIDEO: 'Risky play' could be one of the fixes to the teen mental health crisis
Sydney school children are being squashed into smaller playgrounds as ‘demountable cities’ take over their schools.