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Sep 2024
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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: Encou...

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On this episode of Play Matters with Bright Horizons, our expert Claire Goss gives parents and caregivers tangible tips on how to encourage kids to play. 

  1. Play outside! 
  2. Ask open ended questions like, “What do you think would happen if we did this?” or “Why did you make that choice?”
  3. Let them lead the play and create a “yes” environment.  


Listen in to learn how to get it on the fun! 

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