Tag: free play
AHA: Children Less Fit and Fast Today
In an article that will bring mixed emotions to parents and disbelief from children, the American Heart Association (AHA) recently reported children today are...
RECESS, WHO NEEDS RECESS ANYMORE?
(Editor’s Note. This is the third article in a series by Dr. Phillips on free play. His first two articles can be found by...
A Continuing Discussion of Active Children
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What are the benefits of movement activity for children? For years we have been told the answer to the question. Children who exercise have:
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An Argument for Free Play in a Child’s Development
Wherever one looks today it is apparent our society is overweight and inactive. Often, however, it is not the fault of the child, but...
