How Early Imaginative Play Boosts Long-Term Mental Health
For decades, “playing pretend” has been dismissed by some as a mere pastime—a way to keep toddlers occupied while adults attend to more “productive” tasks. However, new longitudinal evidence suggests that we have fundamentally misunderstood the nature of imaginative play. It is not a distraction from development; it is the engine of it. Key Takeaways: … Read more
