The Power of Play “When play & safe, stable, nurturing relationships are missing in a child’s life, toxic stress can disrupt …the learning of prosocial behavior; in the presence of childhood adversity, play becomes even more important” https://t.co/gAVCGaMBd9
The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children.
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Overall, the discussions reflect a high level of agreement on the importance of play for childhood development, with many posts sharing citations, policy references, and personal insights; the tone is positive and affirming, emphasizing the transformative and foundational role of play in early childhood, which underscores its high perceived impact.
Most discussions strongly endorse the importance of play highlighted in the article, with many emphasizing its essential role for healthy brain and social development.
Participants show high enthusiasm, referencing specific policies, sharing personal opinions, and praising the findings, indicating strong engagement with the topic.
Many comments delve into detailed reflections on how play influences executive functioning, emotional regulation, and educational practices, demonstrating deep involvement.
The discussions highlight how the article's insights are influencing educational policies, pediatric practices, and societal attitudes toward play, indicating a significant influence on real-world perspectives.
Abstract in brief
- Play is essential for children's overall development, helping to build social, emotional, cognitive, language, and self-regulation skills that are crucial for success and well-being.
- Engaging in developmentally appropriate play with parents and peers supports forming safe, stable relationships, enhances brain structure and function, and promotes executive function, which aids in learning and goal pursuit.
- Pediatric providers can advocate for the importance of play by promoting its benefits during well visits, especially in contexts of childhood adversity, to help mitigate toxic stress and support healthy development.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky"Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity, which require the executive functioning skills that are critical for adult success." ~ @AmerAcadPeds #Playmatters Full article: https://t.co/66MiEmLPAp https://t.co/ZLqvLvUyH1
Sparks a bunch of joy, @AmerAcadPeds edition: "The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, explains how and why playing with both parents and peers is key to building thriving brains, bodies and social bonds." https://t.co/ortKA28DBb https://t.co/3hFIx2PpY3
Tonight I’ll be using info from The Power of Play by @ElizabethFagen, Leading Together/Make Time for Play from Educational Leadership, and The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children from the American Academy of Pediatrics #HumbleElemChat
Two minutes, great - allowing extended time for open-ended play and talk to develop, even better! Well worth reading the source article here, brilliant summary of benefits of play and why it is needed now https://t.co/Qrz2BgnSJd https://t.co/2XubRW6fTe
Happy #InternationalDayofPlay! We're proud to partner with @Kenyapaeds, @paediatricsTZ & pediatric societies in Mozambique and Jordan to mobilize pediatricians to support playful learning and development. Learn more about the power of play in #ECD: https://t.co/cxKb1S93eK. https://t.co/XjguGBOJLn
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米国小児科学会によるステートメント https://t.co/VBMQbZ0lDZ 過去に行われた遊びと児童の発達に関するデータをまとめた 研究者いわく、「遊び」はくだらないものなどではない。人間に必須の要素とのこと 頭を良くする物質としておなじみの「BDNF」は、遊びによっても分泌される。この論文では2002
Happy #InternationalDayofPlay!
@Stabbitha2 @can_tdisplay @notcapnamerica This summary from the American Academy of Pediatrics has a ton of citations to studies about the importance of play in early childhood learning. Pretty sure none of them are blogs: https://t.co/Nr6rhytf6s
Sources: National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Report (2010) - https://t.co/U2pwQ8ZdXs American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Report (2018) - https://t.co/DHksTgDn46 Children & Nature Network (C&NN) Research (2021) - https://t.co/qK1NW83N0R https://t.co/FhZG4pMTvP
@karenvaites @JessicaKulynych https://t.co/yGAOznCC4Y
@StuartLock https://t.co/SW5jmxG6mK. This is an interesting read too.
An article to buttress this: https://t.co/D8mWlylom9
Happy #InternationalDayofPlay! We're proud to partner with @Kenyapaeds, @paediatricsTZ & pediatric societies in Mozambique and Jordan to mobilize pediatricians to support playful learning and development. Learn more about the power of play in #ECD: https://t.co/cxKb1S93eK. https://t.co/XjguGBOJLn
@__abdullahII @abomsa3id أحسنت ، التعلم مهم جدًا للطفل و نظرا لقلة إدراكه في السنوات الأولى تكون وظيفته اللعب و عن طريق اللعب و ملاحظة الآخرين يتعلم و يكتسب المهارات. وهذي وحدة من الدراسات اللي تقول إن الأطفال يتعلمون عن طريق اللعب. https://t.co/Pji4s3GNZf
RT @eco_hoops: "Play is not frivolous: it enhances brain structure and function and promotes executive function (ie, the process of learnin…
"Play is voluntary and often has no extrinsic goals; it is fun and often spontaneous." From "The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children"
"Play is not frivolous: it enhances brain structure and function and promotes executive function (ie, the process of learning, rather than the content), which allow us to pursue goals and ignore distractions." Another good read on "The Power of Play" https://t.co/80Fuvnj1Gi
@MissBilious @anita1956 @Tasslefizney Child led open ended creative playing is *so* important, and there’s many, many, many studies backing that up https://t.co/2Bz8PfedXT
RT @ImagineeringED: "#Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativ…
"#Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity, which require the executive functioning skills that are critical for adult success." The Power of Play https://t.co/R7zp73cVtM #Teachers #edleaders
Imagine if adults engaged more in Play. The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics https://t.co/R7Te5YdDqe
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
RT @Fiona_M_Russell: The Power of Play “When play & safe, stable, nurturing relationships are missing in a child’s life, toxic stre…
The Power of Play “When play & safe, stable, nurturing relationships are missing in a child’s life, toxic stress can disrupt …the learning of prosocial behavior; in the presence of childhood adversity, play becomes even more important” https://t.co/gAVCGaMBd9
RT @apetersenks: Sparks a bunch of joy, @AmerAcadPeds edition: "The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Chi…
Sparks a bunch of joy, @AmerAcadPeds edition: "The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, explains how and why playing with both parents and peers is key to building thriving brains, bodies and social bonds." https://t.co/ortKA28DBb https://t.co/3hFIx2PpY3
Is play frivolous? https://t.co/vuvOG79aYI #playeveryday #dramaticplayllc #playbehavior #executivefunctions #brain #emotions #selfcontrol https://t.co/EgNU74g4yQ
RT @KimberlyEHart: "Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativit…
RT @KimberlyEHart: "Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativit…
"Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity, which require the executive functioning skills that are critical for adult success." ~ @AmerAcadPeds #Playmatters Full article: https://t.co/66MiEmLPAp https://t.co/ZLqvLvUyH1
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
RT @allentien: Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6…
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
RT @allentien: Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6…
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
RT @allentien: Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6…
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
RT @allentien: Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6…
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
@RahimNathwani @NielsHoven https://t.co/cpfHyFdl9H
RT @MetroOmaha_RMtR: So much information to share from #IPAUSARightToPlay conference! This from the American Academy of Pediatrics: The Po…
So much information to share from #IPAUSARightToPlay conference! This from the American Academy of Pediatrics: The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children https://t.co/REuYQQH6Pp https://t.co/Nbs1G3X0Ne
RT @allentien: Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6…
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6rygJ #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
The Power of Play - American Academy of Pediatrics https://t.co/X32HhyxIAw https://t.co/r7VqM0p9g0
RT @allentien: Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6…
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
"[Play] is an activity that is intrinsically motivated, entails active engagement, and results in joyful discovery. Play is voluntary and often has no extrinsic goals; it is fun and often spontaneous." @AmerAcadPeds #earlychildhooddevelopment #Greentrike https://t.co/XIHKcbnpXA
RT @allentien: Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6…
Movement and manipulation of the world fundamental for development of healthy constructive intelligence https://t.co/rsQ0f6r0rb #BrainFunction #HumanReasoning #PersonalNetworks #CollectiveBehavior #SharedFacts
More evidence on the power of #play in this AAP policy statement: https://t.co/2wgzTolu9f #EarlyMomentsMatter https://t.co/r5pXK8XIpR
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1. Play is essential for healthy brain development. 2. Play reduces obesity and associated diseases. 3. Play helps children manage stress and even recover from trauma. 4. Play helps families bond. 5. Play contributes to academic skills. https://t.co/BzE8eq7wiZ #childhood https://t.co/F926Z1VWTb
RT @JamesEdPsych: Two minutes, great - allowing extended time for open-ended play and talk to develop, even better! Well worth reading the…
RT @JamesEdPsych: Two minutes, great - allowing extended time for open-ended play and talk to develop, even better! Well worth reading the…
RT @JamesEdPsych: Two minutes, great - allowing extended time for open-ended play and talk to develop, even better! Well worth reading the…
Two minutes, great - allowing extended time for open-ended play and talk to develop, even better! Well worth reading the source article here, brilliant summary of benefits of play and why it is needed now https://t.co/Qrz2BgnSJd https://t.co/2XubRW6fTe
A report by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) named - 'The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children', talks about how and why playing (with parents and/ or peers) is pivotal towards building
Yes, physical literacy includes skill mastery, but should not to the exclusion of cognitive & affective skills. Children learn social boundaries via active play, developing socio-emotional regulation. Is this not important to physical literacy development? https://t.co/622MUtuchW
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"Play is not frivolous: it enhances brain structure and function and promotes executive function." https://t.co/xb6SGbGku9 The intentional design of #play is essential to the development of the brain and the choices young people make. https://t.co/iUzyZHwUG7
@PlayObservatory @readygen @JuneOSullivan @eunice_lumsden @NorlandHead Agree - but over the last thirty yrs we've seen significant decline in children's physical development & increases in additional educational needs & mental health issues. Hence this from the AAP:https://t.co/H0fH3J5mC6
An AAP study says children need a *minimum* of 1 hour/day of unstructured play (open-ended, self-motivated playtime), noting that “Children who were in active play for 1 hour per day were better able to think creatively & multitask” https://t.co/OHwDv82hTN
RT @USPlayCoalition: Thrilled to have #play validated by the @AmerAcadPeds in this piece on “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhanci…
RT @HELP_UBC: The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children https://t.co/LzT7ABYjql
RT @GCEarlyChild: Love every word in this article.....The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | Amer…
RT @chrisedwardsesq: We can learn from Finland’s education system: Instead of stress and standardized testing, schools should focus on well…
RT @Voice_of_Play: .@ContemPeds sits down with one of the authors from the recently published article from the @AmerAcadPeds: “The Power of…
RT @otukogbe: "Play is not just about having fun but about taking risks, experimenting, and testing boundaries." The Power of Play: A Pedi…
RT @theritejourney: This is a great journal article on the importance of play throughout childhood. (It an academic piece entitled ‘The Po…
RT @KPJRFilms: PLAY IS PARAMOUNT According to the latest research - including a study titled "The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhan…
RT @First_Focus: The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | From the American Academy of Pediatrics h…
RT @docsmatthews: Play is not frivolous: it . . . promotes executive function which allow us to pursue goals and ignore distractions. The P…
RT @DrSaraVoteKids: My favorite AAP Policy statement to date! The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Childre…
RT @CharlesSchleien: The @AmerAcadPeds The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, check it out https:/…
RT @SEYTGuernsey: Understand the importance of the early years- @Govgg The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Youn…
RT @CorkCityCCC: An article on the importance and significance of play. The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Y…
RT @PlayworksNC: “Play and learning are inextricably linked.” The American Academy of Pediatrics released a report titled, “The Power of Pl…
RT @PEDALCam: #Play as an antidote to toxic stress explored in an article entitled 'The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Devel…
RT @SabaCharitable: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report, The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development…
RT @Creicherted: Maybe it's just me, but how strange that pediatricians are now prescribing play and having to remind us that play is good…
RT @DocResilience: PLAY IS PARAMOUNT According to the latest research - including a study titled "The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in En…
RT @kglover_groves: Tonight I’ll be using info from The Power of Play by @ElizabethFagen, Leading Together/Make Time for Play from Educatio…
RT @Mommy_Tribe: The AAP release a new report explaining how important play is for children and how to promote it - "The Power of Play: A P…
RT @DrSusanZoll: Excellent article about the important role of #play in children’s health and development from @AmerAcadPeds The Power of…
The Power of Play: A #Pediatric Role in Enhancing #Development in Young #Children, Continue reading
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report, The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children, explains how and why playing with both parents and peers is key to building… https://t.co/qC9rsDjs88
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The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children https://t.co/aQBjHngqOY #brainfunction
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Love every word in this article.....The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | American Academy of Pediatrics https://t.co/4ES6780m7K
Children form social bonds and build their brains through play. Healthy Children summarizes results of the AAP report,"The Power of Play:A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children." READ on: https://t.co/37q3GuHSMn #PlayingIsLearning #PowerOfPlay #TPedHealth https://t.co/oq7mHe1cEd
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The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children from the @AmerAcadPeds - https://t.co/9MexcDcOmg #playearly #playoften
We can learn from Finland’s education system: Instead of stress and standardized testing, schools should focus on well-being and joy: The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children https://t.co/WXecvVnIYP
Read the @AmerAcadPeds report 'The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children' https://t.co/qbwfZRvShL https://t.co/QMAFWlNo9n
The Power of #Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children https://t.co/JJPUZZ1lXn via @HELP_UBC #earlyed #ECE https://t.co/X4aeh7fWTG
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The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics https://t.co/ibQifKm1wU
The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics https://t.co/63P3mFmheO
We believe in power of play. And you should too
Tonight I’ll be using info from The Power of Play by @ElizabethFagen, Leading Together/Make Time for Play from Educational Leadership, and The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children from the American Academy of Pediatrics #HumbleElemChat
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RT @pasi_sahlberg: A must-read: The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children via @AAPJournals https://t.c…
RT @pasi_sahlberg: A must-read: The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children via @AAPJournals https://t.c…
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