Parents today have the benefit of enjoying a wide spectrum of activities they can enroll their kids in, whether for the summer or as an after-school add-on.
But so much pressure is placed on parents these days to make sure their kids are “academically ready” for school that there is a tendency to sign them up for every single class possible, filling up their schedules to “maximize learning.”
We may have forgotten about the wonder of free or unstructured play and its inherent role in preparing kids to thrive – in school and beyond. Read on to discover how it can benefit your kids, and how you can integrate free play in your home routine.
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