Lethbridge is committed to PLAY. As a community, we are dedicated to prioritizing play for all children and youth.
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Outdoor play supports adolescent brain development by enhancing executive functions, emotional regulation, and physical fitness. Recent studies and a local grade 8 class project show that time outdoors boosts teens’ engagement, creativity, and holistic health, countering the negative effects of excessive screen time.
The benefits of intergenerational play and how to overcome the barriers in place to achieve more quality time with grandparents and grandchildren.
Adolescence is a unique developmental period in the lifespan with tremendous opportunity to implement play to improve executive function. This blog post looks at the importance of brain-building play for adolescents alongside some practical ways to play.
Summer is here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get outdoors! While enjoying the warmth and sunshine, it’s important to remember to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Here are some tips to keep in mind.