August 9, 2005

Boys tackle each other; girls whisper secrets

The importance of "rough and tumble" play for boys: This is a great article describing the work of Dr. Thomas Reed, professor and researcher of childhood education at the University of South Carolina. It describes why "rough and tumble play should not only be tolerated, but why it's necessary for the physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development of boys.

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