How play can help child development

Play is one of the main ways in which children learn and develop. It helps to build self-worth by giving a child a sense of his or her own abilities and to feel good about themselves. It can help develop emotional skills, a sense of awe and wonder, help them develop social skills and get them ready for school and learning.

Health and wellbeing

Singing together

Drugs and alcohol

You and your teen

Learning and play

Mental health

Stress, anxiety & depression

Arguments and disagreements

Peers and friends

Resilience and self-esteem

Truancy and problems at school