Explore Play Wales
Here is a summary of the latest play related articles, blogs and podcasts to be published online.
Protecting and Improving Children’s Opportunities for Play: A Call to Action for Public Health
Dr Wendy Russell, Mike Barclay and Ben Tawil, published by Ludicology
This article discusses how local and national governments should take a population health approach to increasing children’s play opportunities and improve their wellbeing.
Play Policy issue – December 2024
Play Rights magazine, International Play Association (IPA)
This issue features articles on play policy from across the world, including an article by Play Wales’ Assistant Director, Marianne Mannello, Play Sufficiency Duty in Wales: How has it enabled planning for play at the local level?
Migrant children struggle to express themselves in words. Enter art and play.
Annika Hom, Harvard Public Health
This article looks at how art and play therapy can help children process complex trauma.
Why kids need to take more risks: science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Julian Nowogrodzki, nature
This article explores research that reveals how risky play can benefit child development – but encouraging it can be a challenge for parents.
The Benefits of Children’s Outdoor Play in Naturalized Play Environments
Ji Hyun Oh, Educational Research: Theory and Practice, 35
Play renaissance: this is the year play gets serious
Anna Landreth Strong, Sarah Davies and Tom Symons, nesta
Holiday playdates: Encouraging fun, connection, and learning
Jonalyn Cueto, The Educator Australia
The Play Well Podcast, Episode 39: Toddlers and Technology
Play Scotland
Seven Ways Play Builds Emotional Intelligence
Scott G. Eberle, Psychology Today