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    Do We Really Have to Study Obvious Truths About Childhood?

    February 22, 2018
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    A study showing that — surprise — kids who play before school are happier and healthier is nice, and if it gets schools to sign on: good. But does EVERYTHING in childhood need a number and measurement before we believe in it? Even playing? Join the conversation at Let Grow!

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    1. Kirsty on February 27, 2018 5:29 pm

      So sad that kids can’t just be left to free play and letting their imagination roam without someone doing studies on it. Maybe we are slowly heading back to the times in history when there was no concept of childhood. Sad

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