The act of playing can help develop the prefrontal cortex, or the part of the brain associated with social skills, impulse control, creativity, and joy. Playing can also evoke laughter, which stimulates opioids and dopamine, chemicals in your brain that relax the body, reduce pain, and increase positive feelings. By playing and laughing, children and caregivers alike can lower stress, diffuse anger, and enhance cognitive function. Playful parenting can actually make your day-to-day life a bit easier.
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