Playing isn't all fun and games—it's also important in helping your child develop emotional and cognitive skills. Here's what the latest research has to say about playtime:
. On a typical day, a busy parent is likely to disengage and pay less attention when their child is playing independently and use that opportunity to attend to work or chores. The parent is then likely to quickly return their attention to the child when they stop playing independently and engage in negative behavior .
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