Playgrounds necessary for mental development


Play activity has been linked to a 20% increase in cognitive development in young children. — Filepic

EXPERTS in early childhood development are calling for more playgrounds to be built in urban areas, underscoring that such facilities are crucial for physical and emotional growth.

The lack of such spaces, they warned, could push children to spend more time on electronic devices, which may prove unhealthy for their progress.

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