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Do parents still know how to play with their kids?

New research by Disney has found 60 per cent of parents of young children have ‘forgotten’ how to use their imagination when it comes to play. 45 per cent say family life is too busy and 77 per cent admit they feel uninspired and lost. Andrea was joined by Aoife Lee of parentsupport.ie to discuss...

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13.26 20 Apr 2022

Do parents still know how to p...

Do parents still know how to play with their kids?

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13.26 20 Apr 2022

Do parents still know how to play with their kids?

New research by Disney has found 60 per cent of parents of young children (under 12) have ‘forgotten’ how to use their imagination when it comes to play…

45 per cent say family life is too busy and 77 per cent admit they feel uninspired and lost.

Andrea was joined by Aoife Lee of parentsupport.ie to discuss...

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