TWBIM_0269 Scary Play is Important

05/12/2023 19 min
TWBIM_0269 Scary Play is Important

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Scary play is important for children's development, but why? What is it about imaginary bears, snakes, and monsters that keep children coming back for more? Tom shares his recent research about the distinction between fear and "scared." Perhaps, in play, children build their tolerance for the physiological sensations of scary feelings that might actually help keep fear away.