April 3rd, 2026

Play isn't an extra, it's essential. 4 ways to prioritize playtime with kids

After school. After chores. After homework is done. A lot of us think of play as something kids do when they have time, but therapist Ginger Healy calls play the work of childhood. It's not a reward or an extra, but rather an essential. Healy shared the research behind why play time matters so much and explained how to foster playtime in kids and grandkids.

Ginger Healy

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