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Depressing Facts about the State of Play

Written on July 9, 2011 by robin elton in Community & Calls to Action, Family, Parenting, Health & Happiness, Nature & Outdoor Fun (No Child Left Inside)

Do children have a fundamental right to play & make noise? How about a legal one? Which of these play activities has your child done?

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In Defense of Childhood: A Prescription for Play

Written on July 3, 2011 by robin elton in Community & Calls to Action, Family, Parenting, Health & Happiness, Nature & Outdoor Fun (No Child Left Inside)

Physicians speak out on the importance of play for children’s health. (video)

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KaBOOM! Park-A-Day Summer Challenge

Written on June 17, 2011 by robin elton in Boredom Busters, Community & Calls to Action, Health & Happiness, Nature & Outdoor Fun (No Child Left Inside)

You are worried about seeing him spend his early years in doing nothing. What! Is it nothing to be happy? Nothing to skip, play, and run around all day long? Never in his life will he be so busy again. -Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile Kids who engage in physical play are healthier and less likely…

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My Summer Reading List

Written on June 7, 2011 by robin elton in Boredom Busters, Everything Else

Summer reading list: titles on green & eco topics; outdoor fitness & the power of play; parenting; growing, cooking & enjoying food; and happiness.

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