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MOMENT 36: Play is More Important for Your Child’s Brain Than School | Peter Gray

The Melissa Ambrosini Show

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The Essential Role of Play in Child Development

This chapter explores the essential influence of play on children's growth, emphasizing the benefits of risky and unstructured play for building courage, confidence, and social skills. It argues that the experiences gained through play are foundational for creativity and critical thinking, often surpassing the value of formal education.

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