Physical activity play: The nature and function of a neglected aspect of play

AD Pellegrini, PK Smith - Child development, 1998‏ - Wiley Online Library
In this review, we consider the nature and possible developmental functions of physical
activity play, defined as a playful context combined with a dimension of physical vigor. We …

Evidence-based kernels: Fundamental units of behavioral influence

DD Embry, A Biglan - Clinical child and family psychology review, 2008‏ - Springer
This paper describes evidence-based kernels, fundamental units of behavioral influence
that appear to underlie effective prevention and treatment for children, adults, and families. A …

[كتاب][B] The playful brain: Venturing to the limits of neuroscience

S Pellis, V Pellis - 2013‏ - books.google.com
A groundbreaking study into the formative role of play in our lives Sergio and Vivien Pellis
have synthesized three decades of empirical research to create a remarkable work …

[كتاب][B] School bullying: Insights and perspectives

S Sharp, PK Smith, P Smith - 2002‏ - books.google.com
School bullying: Insights and perspectives Page 1 SCHOOL BULLYING INSIGHTS AND
PERSPECTIVES Edited by Peter K. Smith and Sonia Sharp ROUTLEDGE Also available as …

[كتاب][B] The anthropology of childhood: Cherubs, chattel, changelings

DF Lancy - 2014‏ - books.google.com
How are children raised in different cultures? What is the role of children in society? How are
families and communities structured around them? Now available in a revised edition, this …

The role of play in human development

AD Pellegrini - 2009‏ - academic.oup.com
While the subject of play may seem trivial for behavioral science, EO Wilson noted that
understanding the significance of play is an important challenge facing scholars in these …

[كتاب][B] Children and play: Understanding children's worlds

PK Smith - 2009‏ - books.google.com
The role of play in child development is a source of ongoing interest and debate. In this
book, renowned expert Peter Smith offers an expansive definition of the term “play”, taking …

[كتاب][B] The excellence of play

J Moyles - 2014‏ - books.google.com
Play as a powerful learning and teaching experience remainskey to effective early childhood
education. Retaining its popular approach and style, this new edition reflects the …

[كتاب][B] Play and exploration in children and animals

TG Power - 1999‏ - taylorfrancis.com
Play is a paradox. Why would the young of so many species--the very animals at greatest
risk for injury and predation--devote so much time and energy to an activity that by definition …

Measurement of father–child rough‐and‐tumble play and its relations to child behavior

J Stgeorge, E Freeman - Infant mental health journal, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
Although there is increasing evidence of paternal influence on child outcomes such as
language and cognition, researchers are not yet clear on the features of father–child play …