Tricia Ferrara

The Academics of Play

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To play or not to play… that is the question many parents face when deciding how their pre-adolescent child's time can most productively be used. In a society that increasingly prizes early achievement and accelerated academic performance, uninformed parents are often left vulnerable to adopting short-sighted tactics in an effort to assure success for their children.

Parenting strategist Tricia Ferrara tackles this tricky subject by giving parents fresh, realistic insights into the value of unstructured play while dispelling the myths that surround it.

According to Ferrara, “Play is one of the most under-utilized strategies for helping children discover a sense of self and mastery.”

Learn how, through play, you can help your child cultivate the curiosity, passion and resilience that will help him or her prepare to get through life, not just elementary school.