“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.”
—Kay Redfield Jamison
Over the years Cecile and I must have passed this amusement and play center with flashy and colorful coin-operated kiddie rides and play structures for some time. The other day it occurred to us what a great place to take our granddaughter Emmy, especially during the rainy and cold winter months whereby the local park doesn’t make it an ideal option. She loved it, and it was such a fun thing to do during our babysitting day. What makes it extra special is that just under two years old, Emmy has been putting together strings of sentences and has such an engaging sense of humor. Kids are always drawn to flashy rides that include sounds and music as it engages their brain and sensory systems. Seeing her happy makes us happy.
