Decades of research and experience have shown that playing is a powerful tool in child development . Playing, they can learn how to interact, communicate, respect others, and know the world around them. Mariana S. Lucas , neuropsychologist in the Centre of Neurodevelopment and Behavior of the Child and Youth, at Hospital da Luz Lisboa, has been dedicating her time to this theme in her consultations and clinical research. Listen to the Hospital da Luz Podcast , where she talks about how important playing is for children and adults. And about what it means to play in times of pandemic. Google | iTunes | Spotify Meet the psychology clinical team from Hospital da Luz network. The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
