Child's play: how time-poor and burnt-out parents can build creativity and emotional intelligence | Sarah Ayoub
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If my conversations with parents are anything to go by, not playing with our kids enough is one of the things we feel guilty over... research shows that play is one of the most fundamental elements of a child's development.
Play teaches kids all those wonderful skills and teaches children in a dynamic way because it's in the moment and there's no rulebook.
Guastella says it's about meeting kids where they are. It depends on the time of day, what resources you have around you, and what works for you and your child.
A bulk of kids' emotional intelligence is developed in their caregiving environment, which allows them to engage and reciprocate with others.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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