04/29/2026
Do you ever watch your child play pretend and wonder if it’s doing more than just keeping them entertained?
A new study in Early Childhood Education Journal found that kids who engage more in imaginative play may have fewer emotional and behavioral challenges later on. Discover why “let’s pretend” could be more powerful than you think.
The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase: “Let’s pretend.”Pretend play is seen as a harmless way for kids to have fun, but it might serve a very important role in their mental health and development, a new study says.Toddl...