The Scientific Benefits of Unstructured Play

Raising kids is a tough balancing act. Every day parents are bombarded with radically different instructions, research, must-do’s and horror stories. Parents–understandably–want to do what is best for their children. They want to assure that their kids will be strong, smart, healthy, happy and successful.

Unfortunately, fear and peer pressure often makes it difficult for parents to keep their kids’ lives balanced. Pressure to sign up for the latest class, attend the best camp, or invest in the right media means that parents forget about one of the best habits for development: unstructured play.

Schedules and Stress

It used to be …read more