A survey of parents has found that 40% of parents worry their children's school holidays aren't educational enough and 65% struggle to find the time to play with their kids. But just 10 minutes of play a day can help, according to a psychologist.
Some people love getting the toys out and entertaining their children, but other parents hate playing with their kids and, if that sounds like you, that's totally ok. There are many different types of play that support kids' development, with independent play being one of them, so you don't always need to be involved.
