Resilience Week VA 2023 | Wednesday
Ways to build resilience on Wednesday!
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Today is #Whimsical Wednesday
Reset, Reconnect, and Recharge today by making room for joy. Play is both fun and good for you! The American Academy of Pediatrics explains that children engaging in play is key to building healthy brains, bodies and social bonds. Play can improve children's language, math and social skills as well as abilities to plan and cope with stress. And the benefits of play aren’t limited to children. Studies show that laughter can help adults relieve pain and even increase immunity. So do your body good by making room for joy! Explore 50 ways you can build resilience through play on #WhimsicalWednesday