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Did you know that pediatricians are so concerned about the decline of brain- and body-boosting play that they are prescribing play for children?

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a clinical report “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children,” highlighting the numerous benefits that play provides for children. Read it here. 

Be prepared to be wowed by this 7-year-old girl's explanation of early brain development, and the importance of play and adult-child interaction.  

• Association of Children's Museums
• Amazon Smile - The Museum gets a donation from Amazon when you shop with this link
• iGive - Change Online Shopping for Good
• Explore La Crosse Convention & Visitor Bureau -  Click here for the Visitors Guide
• Coulee Parenting Connection
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse
• The Parenting Place
• Family & Children's Center
• Historic Downtown La Crosse
• La Crosse Business Directory
• Minnesota Marine Art Museum
• La Crosse Family Y
• What's Happening In the La Crosse Area (weekly update)
• Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC)
• La Crosse Public Library
• The Genius of Play
• Sparks! every moment is a learning moment
• Vroom parent-child brain-building fun
• National Institute of Play