Observing kids at play is magical. When you do, it's very apparent that play is healthy for young, developing brains and imaginations. In "Why Playing Is Good for You, According to Science," Cas Holman, founder and chief designer of Heroes Will Rise, Inc., and author of Playful, talked with experts about it. Spoiler alert: Play is an incredibly important tool. "Play isn't just a frivolous pastime for children. It's a powerful, even essential, tool for healing," Holman writes.
There are benefits for adults, too. Therapeutic play is most productive, but all play is worthwhile. My husband and I have embraced games in recent years, especially in wintry weather. We decompress with puzzles (I excel at edge pieces), card games (I take on losing), and other similarly sedentary and sedate pastimes. The major benefit is that we set our phones aside, turn off the TV, and indicate to our kids that we're engaged in something that isn't to be interrupted (haha, that never works).
Wishing a playful Halloween to those who celebrate (and to those of us who truly love candy). Reach out to me anytime at andrea@time.com.
Best, Andrea
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