The World of Play : For Happy Children and Confident Parents

A mother came to me one day completely overwhelmed. Her mother-in-law was battling cancer her trusted house help had suddenly left and her three-year-old daughter was becoming increasingly demanding—either for her undivided attention or for more screen time. She felt helpless caught between the needs of her family and the weight of her responsibilities. As I planned activities for the children in our daycare one simple yet profound truth stood out—children need play. Not just any play but deep immersive play. Play that engages their whole being sparks their imagination and nurtures their growth. Play is not just a way to keep children occupied. It is the foundation of their emotional well-being fostering resilience self-regulation and social skills. It refines both fine and gross motor abilities enhances language development and sharpens problem-solving and creative thinking. Through play children cultivate focus patience and empathy. They learn discipline healthy eating habits and even lay the groundwork for academic excellence. Play is not a luxury; it is a necessity. When children are deeply immersed in play they are not just passing time—they are building their future one joyful imaginative moment at a time.