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The Anxious Generation

If Books Could Kill

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The Power of Play: Transforming Childhood Resilience

This chapter explores how increased free play in schools can enhance mental health and social interactions among children, illustrated through a fourth-grade teacher's approach and a New Zealand case study. It critiques the effectiveness of play initiatives and highlights the potential chaos and mixed outcomes of a 'no rules recess' policy while reflecting on the impact of unstructured play on childhood development.

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