Playing

The Essential Ingredient You May Be Missing For Happiness

Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Mindfulness, Elisha Goldstein, Playfulness, The Now Effect, Happiness, Benefits of Happiness, Play and Happiness, Playing, Play, Benefits of Play, Gps-Soul, Healthy Living News
Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D.

Incorporating just a bit more play in your life, or even changing the way your relate to playful activities that you're already doing, can have great benefits in your life. Choose to sprinkle some of this in today.

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The Importance of Play

Megan Rosker | Posted 05.27.2012

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Megan Rosker

How important do you feel play is to the development and well-being of our kids?

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Backyard Boys

Janell Burley Hofmann | Posted 03.30.2012

Read More: Child Development, Boys, Growing Up, Memories, Parenthood, Mothers, Adolescence, Parents-How-To, Playing, Parents-Kids, Parents-Moms, Parents News
Janell Burley Hofmann

Long before leadership courses, sensitivity training, and peer counseling, if you'll remember that you learned fairness, justice, and teamwork in our backyard.

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The "Most Wanted" Toys Of 2011

AP | By MAE ANDERSON | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Toys, Girls, Playing, Children, Parenting, Boys, Collectibles, Gifts, Parents News

BY MAE ANDERSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Most children love to collect things, and this year toy makers are banking on it. Taking a cue fro...

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Sick Days

Devon Corneal | Posted 11.26.2011

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Devon Corneal

I am not a germaphobe. I don't own hand sanitizer. I almost never rarely make my son wash his hands before dinner. I am convinced that the only reason he's never had lice is because I rarely shampoo his hair. I remember chicken pox parties and think they were a good thing. That's why I really hope my son's teachers aren't reading this. Because, as the new school year begins, I have to ask: Does anyone adhere to the "Don't send your kids to school sick" rule?

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Is My Son's Love for Lego a Sign of an Addictive Future?

Lisa Catherine Harper | Posted 10.09.2011

Read More: Raising Children, Boys, Parenting, Playing, Children, Lego, Kids Toys, Kids Addicted to Toys, Children's Toys, Legos, Parents News
Lisa Catherine Harper

So magnetic was the attraction that we instituted a new rule: On school days, no Lego before breakfast; no Lego before getting dressed and brushing your teeth. But what if Lego is merely priming the paths of his brain, readying his synapses for something more sinister? Addiction runs along every branch of our family.

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A Solution to Lessen Childhood Depression in America

Marilyn Wedge, Ph.D. | Posted 10.03.2011

Read More: Childhood-Depression, Depression Medication, Playing, Children's Health, Unstructured Play, Rise in Child Depression, Play Time, Depression in Children, Parents News
Marilyn Wedge, Ph.D.

Today, childhood depression is on the rise in America. More than a million children have been diagnosed with depression. Alongside this rise in children's depression is the alarming decrease of free unstructured play.

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My Quest to Build a Playground Within Walking Distance of Every Child

Darell Hammond | Posted 06.26.2011

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Darell Hammond

From the back of a deli in Adams Morgan in Washington, D.C., I hashed out an ambitious plan: To build a playground within walking distance of every child.

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Eat, Play, Meditate

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Inner Life, Meditation, Fun, Spiritual Life, Play, Happiness, Wisdom, Compassion, Truth, The Importance of Play, Playing, Eating, Healthy Living News
Ed and Deb Shapiro

Meditation puts on the light in an otherwise dark room. It enables us to see through illusions and relax into our true nature.

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Bullying is Much More Than Child's Play

Patrice Bendig | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Stigma, Cruelty, Mental Health, Unfar, Children, Bullying, Long Term Health, Cybersecurity, Reunion, Psychology, Unhealthy, Grown Up, Vicious, Anger, Cyberbullying, Playing, Cybercrime, Kids, College, Hatred, High School, Harrassment, Repercussions, Serious, Impact News
Patrice Bendig

With the recent outburst of cyberbullying, and teenage suicide deaths around the country, it is about time that people understand bullying is not just a kid thing.

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Unplug & Recharge: The Power of Play

Denise Spatafora | Posted 11.17.2011

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Denise Spatafora

Playing can also be seen as indulgence however it is crucial to mental creativity, health and happiness. Play lifts stress from us, refreshes us and recharges us.

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Winter's Cutest Canines (VOTE)

Posted 05.25.2011

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We'll be totally honest on this one: we love seeing dogs play in snow. Something about a dog's playful nature comes especially alive in winter. Ev...

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