The Power of Play: How Pre-School Friendships Shield Children’s Long-Term Mental Health

Children who learn to play well with others at pre-school age tend to enjoy better mental health as they get older, research shows. The findings provide the first clear evidence that ‘peer play ability’, the capacity to play successfully with other children, has a protective effect on mental health. Researchers at the University of Cambridge … Continue reading The Power of Play: How Pre-School Friendships Shield Children’s Long-Term Mental Health