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#PlayConnects - Making Connections Through Play

Here are some resources about making connections through play.

The conversation around play so often focuses on youth, and rightfully so. Play influences the brain in a major way through development. There is so much to be said, learned, and implemented when it comes to thinking about the importance and benefits of play in the context of each cycle of human life. When we play as adults, we reduce stress, build connections, and practice cognitive flexibility.

Play connects us. Play transforms relationships and ecosystems, both social and environmental. We can learn from play practices and theories to build a kinder, braver, more intentionally connected world. Play connects caregivers to children, and harnessing the power of play in our adult sphere has never been more crucial. Play builds us up when we’re young, and it heals us as we grow. 

Here are some resources about making connections through play:

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