How to play with your children (and when not to)

doi:10.1080/21594937.2026.2706920

August 10, 2026International Journal of Play

How to play with your children (and when not to)

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To examine how and when parents should engage in play with their children for improved development.
Analyzed a second-hand book on play and parenting perspectives.
Reviewed insights shared at the National Playwork Conference.
Highlighting the importance of play in child development.
Identifying situations where play may not be beneficial.

Implication

Explores the dynamics of playing with children while highlighting optimal engagement times.

Abstract

I stumbled across this book accidentally; it was in a second-hand collection donated to the National Playwork Conference, and when I found it, I couldn't believe that I hadn't sought it out before....

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d75e62b0e0cff3f63ed08 https://doi.org/10.1080/21594937.2026.2706920

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