Can Free Play Prevent Anxiety and Depression in Kids? Children are rarely given the freedom to direct their own activities, leading to a persistent rise in children feeling that they have no control over their lives.
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I'm a specialist in visual communication and sustainability issues – and a writer, researcher, and photographer, with a background in english literature, studio art & geography. I am a Master of Landscape Architecture and a Master of Science in Urban Design.
In December 2014 I finished the research to complete my MSUD on the importance of Child-Friendly Urbanism.
Public Interest Play is a beginning to what I hope will be a comprehensive listing of resources for Child Friendly Urbanists: blogs and news sites filled with useful information for anyone who loves play, nature and kids.
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If we teach the children how to play…
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