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National PlayDay: Boosting Children’s Health and Well-being

National PlayDay: Boosting Children’s Health and Well-being English | Français Research and practice clearly shows that play is fundamental for children’s health and well-being. Unfortunately, there continue to be barriers to giving children the opportunity for exploring and learning through free, self-directed play. The International Play Association Canada (IPA Canada) is working to promote the child’s right to play. …

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Be a Lifeguard to Children’s “Risky Play”

Be a Lifeguard to Children’s “Risky Play” English | Français Where is the line between acceptable risk and recklessness? In this blog, see how you can bring risk safely back into play using the lifeguard approach.    By Jim Grove   Risky play is a hot button topic in parenting. Are you “overprotecting” your children? Or are …

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Play Magazine, Issue 2 (French)

Play Magazine, Issue 2 (French) In this issue, we want to point you towards comprehensive opportunities and tools that will help you really dig into outdoor play concepts. What professional development opportunities out there can help you incorporate outdoor play into your work? What resources can you use in your conversations with parents? How can …

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Play Magazine, Issue 2 (English)

Play Magazine, Issue 2 (English) In this issue, we want to point you towards comprehensive opportunities and tools that will help you really dig into outdoor play concepts. What professional development opportunities out there can help you incorporate outdoor play into your work? What resources can you use in your conversations with parents? How can …

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Play Magazine, Issue 1 (French)

Play Magazine, Issue 1 (French) Thanks to the generous support of the Lawson Foundation, in this inaugural issue of Families Canada’s Play magazine you will hear from experts on the forefront of Canada’s outdoor play movement, discover what’s happening with play across the country, and take away tips to use in your work with children. …

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