Abu Dhabi Health Services Company «SEHA», the largest health care network in the UAE, stressed the importance of playing for children, as play is an essential element for social, emotional and cognitive development and makes people smarter, more adaptable and less stressed.
Dr. Ammar Al-Shibli, Consultant and Head of the Department of General Pediatrics at Tawam Hospital, one of the SEHA facilities, said that play is a means of entertainment and entertainment for children, and at the same time it carries great importance for the healthy and natural growth and development of the child by developing sensory and motor communication and enhancing The bond between the child, parents and the surrounding environment.
He stressed that most psychologists agree that play has benefits that last until old age, and scientific studies have proven that there are several aspects to the impact of healthy play on the child, the most important of which is obtaining a healthy body, as there are many health benefits that result from children’s play, especially in the air. The outdoors, as they move more when they are outside, which develops their bones and muscles and makes them enjoy a high degree of physical fitness.
Dr. Ammar Al-Shibli said that playing outside allows children to burn large amounts of energy and calories, in addition to the fact that sunlight makes them obtain vitamin D, which is essential for children's health and proper growth.
immunity
A consultant and head of the Department of General Pediatrics at Tawam Hospital explained that play enhances and strengthens the child's immunity, especially when playing in open spaces, as a recent study showed that the immunity of young children who played in natural environments was greater compared to children who played at home or in Closed places.
Play also develops social skills, builds personality through discovery, self-reliance, develops leadership abilities, solves problems, and how to deal with others, especially when children play outside, as they enjoy greater independence away from direct parental control, which encourages them to build a strong and independent personality in addition to to making friends and acquiring important social skills such as waiting, waiting, and being self-reliant.
He pointed out the importance of encouraging children to play in open spaces such as parks and playgrounds, as playing in open spaces helps them discover new games and master important motor skills, encourages them to overcome obstacles and adhere to the spirit of adventure, and increases their confidence thanks to their ability to discover and experiment on their own. Giving children enough time to play and giving them the freedom to choose appropriate games according to the age of the child in accordance with the standards of healthy play and paying attention to the safety of the child by choosing the right games commensurate with the capabilities of the child and providing a suitable and safe environment and wearing appropriate safety equipment.
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