Here are five great reasons to play with your children taken from the Play Connection handbook:
1. Play helps children to make better life choices.
They are less likely to engage in violent behacior or abuse alcohol or drugs.
2. Play Strengthens family bonds and communication.
Families who play together communicte better and have stronger family bonds.
3. Play reduces rebelliousness and conduct problems.
Children who play are less likely to be rebellious or to act out.
4. Play develops the brain and makes children smarter.
The brains of children who play grow and develop better.
5. Play builds social and coping skills.
Children who play get along better with others and choose healthy ways to cope with stress.
