Hi Reader, I hope you're having a great week! Today, we're continuing our series on play and its essential role in childhood development. What Does Play Mean? Play can take many forms, but at its core, it's child-led, fun, and full of exploration. It's how kids learn and make sense of the world—whether building with blocks, pretending to be superheroes, or splashing in puddles. Dr. Peter Gray describes play as self-chosen, intrinsically motivated, and guided by a child's own mental rules....