The Importance of Childhood

Play matters. 

In November of 1959 the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights recognized play as a right of every child. 
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http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2009/play-priceless

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-serious-need-for-play/

free play
​delayed learning

Nature nurtures. 

Studies show that anxiety, depression, and possibly ADD are reduced when children spend more time in nature. Time spent in nature provides children with opportunities for problem solving and risk-taking.

Stories heal.

Screen time harms.