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Joanne Lewsley

8 types of play your kid needs to support their development (and #1 can be tricky, but we explain how to tackle it)

A young boy smiling while playing on the carpet in the bedroom with his family.

Play comes in all shapes and sizes, and no one plays better than kids - in fact for kids play is work, it's their job to play and learn.

And, while playtime might seem quite simple to us, our kids are engaging in lots of different types of play, each of which can help them develop key skills and abilities. Play provides opportunities to build skills, be creative, and express themselves. Problem solving, creativity, and willingness to take risks are just a few of the skills developed through play.

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