Explore Play Wales
Here is a summary of the latest play related articles, blogs and podcasts to be published online.
Supporting Children’s Mental and Emotional Health After Natural Disasters Through Play
Bank Street College of Education
This article explores how children ages 0–5 make sense of their experiences and rebuild a sense of security after a major weather-related emergency.
Toys Matter: The Power of Playthings – Volume 15, Number two and three
The Americal Journal of Play
The American Journal of Play has published a special double issue on toys and the power of playthings – another in our series of themed issues.
What is rough play, and why are modern-day parents so afraid of it?
Gemma White, The National
This article explores how rough-and-tumble play can help children understand concepts such as risk-taking and establishing boundaries.
How our public spaces can be safer and more welcoming for children
Anahita Shadkam, The Conversation
Risky Play Podcast
Playwork Training Podcasts, Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs
New strategy needed to ‘raise the healthiest generation in history’
Simon Weedy, Child in the city
‘Playing games turns me into a person who makes sense’
Tim Clare, The Guardian
Play Nation.co.uk – Issue 2 2024
Play Nation, Play England