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September 25, 20230Comments

The Playground as an Empathy Laboratory: How Children Learn to Understand the Emotions of Others

The development of empathy is a crucial aspect of children's education, as it enables them to understand and respond appropriately to the emotions of others. However, teaching them empathy can

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From Excitement to Moderation: How Playground Activities Cultivate Children's Self-Control

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August 25, 20230Comments

From Excitement to Moderation: How Playground Activities Cultivate Children’s Self-Control

Children experience great excitement when they play on the playground, whether it's swinging, sliding, climbing, or running. However, this excitement can also lead them to act impulsively, without regard for

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November 25, 20220Comments

Importance of playgrounds for children’s therapy

There are cases of children who cannot express their feelings and emotions in the same way as adults. Additionally, there are children with some disabilities, whether physical or mental, who

November 18, 20220Comments

Playgrounds: Tips for Motivating a Child’s Behavior

The human being is moved by motivation, which happens from childhood, responding early to acquire knowledge, learn and develop, gain recognition, or avoid discomfort. The child also seeks the satisfaction

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September 14, 20210Comments

How playgrounds boost mental health

Have you wondered how playgrounds boost mental health? Playgrounds promote unstructured play that has important benefits for children's mental health. When your kid is playing unstructured play, freedom is the

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