Exercise shouldn’t replace playtime for kids


Playing is good for children as it benefits their emotions and social skills. Parents should not substitute play with workouts, says study.

In a panic over increasingly sedentary children, experts and parents alike have attempted to structure playtime to make it active in the hopes of increasing fitness, but a new study says that might not be necessary and points to the importance of free play.

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