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Parents
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Why Play Matters
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A comprehensive overview of why play matters and how it affects physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in children.
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Parents
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Why Play Matters
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A short video featuring play specialist Catherine Sewell who talks about 'fireworks in the brain' – how play builds neural connections.
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Why Play Matters
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A practical guide from the federal government covering the importance of play across ages, including unstructured and rough-and-tumble play.
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For Everyone
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Why Play Matters
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A podcast by Playgroup Victoria exploring play – as well as community, childhood and belonging –
through conversations with a diverse range of guests.
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Parents
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Why Play Matters
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A series of age-specific guides on the subject of play and learning: babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children.
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Parents
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Why Play Matters
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A series of age-specific guides on the subject of play and learning: babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children.
Website
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Parents
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Why Play Matters
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A series of age-specific guides on the subject of play and learning: babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children.
Website
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Parents
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Why Play Matters
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A series of age-specific guides on the subject of play and learning: babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children.
Website
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Parents
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Why Play Matters
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A series of age-specific guides on the subject of play and learning: babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children.
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For Professionals
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Why Play Matters
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A webinar exploring the evidence base for parent–child play as a mental health promotion strategy. Pitched at professionals working with families.
