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Helping children get the most out of playtime on Coast Live

Posted at 6:38 PM, Jul 31, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-31 18:38:36-04

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - New research, sponsored by Hasbro, from Boston Children's Hospital has linked certain types of play with positive developmental outcomes such as school readiness, social behaviors and executive functioning.

Dr. Michael Rich, associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, shares some of the findings from this research and discusses how to incorporate positive play into your child's daily activities.

For more information visit cmch.tv/moreplaytoday/.