Play is more than just a bit of fun - it is an important part of a child’s physical, mental, and social development. But how has this year of physical distancing, largely no schooling, and having to isolate oneself, affected our children’s abilities to play, and what are the effects of this? We discuss this, and look at some possible ways to still allow play in kids’ lives.



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Play is more than just a bit of fun - it is an important part of a child&rsquo;s physical, mental, and social development. But how has this year of physical distancing, largely no schooling, and having to isolate oneself, affected our children&rsquo;s abilities to play, and what are the effects of this? We discuss this, and look at some possible ways to still allow play in kids&rsquo; lives.

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