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The Importance of Play l January 2007
As you begin a new year don’t forget that one of the greatest things you can do for your child, regardless of age, is to PLAY!
I believe play provides the primary environment where a rich, meaningful father-child relationship is created and explored. Research indicates that through the power of play children acquire knowledge to:
- communicate their thoughts and feelings;
- cope with life’s stresses and emotional distress;
- connect with those around them in their family, school, or neighborhood; and
- comprehend the world around them through imagination, exploration, and learning.
Who knew learning could be such fun! So if you have some extra time at home this holiday season, make a point to connect with your child through play. Get down to their level, follow their lead, focus on their world and most of all HAVE FUN!
Additional Resources
Fast break for Fathers, The Importance of Play (two page PDF file)
Father Times: Fathers and the World of Play – Newsletter for fathers and father figures of young children (four page PDF file)
 
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