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Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
New evidence shows that kids need pauses between concentrated bouts of learning so the brain can hold and store the information. Researchers also say recess gives kids a chance to navigate relationships and build confidence, which is just as important for older kids as younger ones.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s source item, Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health, New evidence shows that kids need pauses between concentrated bouts of learning so the brain can hold and store the information. Researchers also say recess gives kids a chance to navigate relationships and build confidence, which is just as important for older kids as younger ones.
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- Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental healthABC7 Bay Area - 2026-05-11T13:17:29+00:00
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