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Chief Play Maker @ Philly & Friends | Children's Author | Diversity in Play and Education | Consumer & Luxury Rising Star Winner | Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch | Speaker | Board Member

The Beauty of Play: It Matters More Than You Think! As a toy entrepreneur and advocate for childhood development, I'm passionate about one thing: the power of play! But play isn't just about fun and laughter (although those are extremely important, too!). Play is a cornerstone for learning, exploring, and building essential life skills. Here are some of the reasons why play matters: Develops cognitive skills: Play stimulates curiosity, problem-solving, and imagination. Boosts social skills: From learning to take turns to collaboration, play helps children navigate relationships. Enhances emotional intelligence: Play allows for exploring feelings, self-expression, and managing emotions. Promotes physical development: From building blocks to active play, it strengthens motor skills and coordination. The Children's Alliance is doing fantastic work promoting the power of play and ensuring this is factored into policy, and I'm blessed to be a part of it (thanks, Paul Wright - FFPH - FRSPH). So, what are your favourite ways to incorporate play into your child's day? Share your ideas in the comments! #PlayMatters #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #PhillyandFriends

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J. Paul Wright

International VP & Public Health Director - HEALTH EDCO & Childbirth Graphics Political Lead at Children's Alliance Charity

5mo

Great post, and yes, PLAY is such a powerful way to learn, live and grow.

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