Playtime in Crisis for Kids Worldwide

Kids today are playing less than ever, thanks to digital distractions like social media and AI — and the consequences are serious. A global survey of 10,000 kids revealed one in three lack time to play, one in five have no safe space, and a quarter have no one to play with. Without play, kids suffer mentally and physically — missing out on confidence, creativity, and learning. But hope is rising: outdoor programs in cities like Calgary are bringing kids back to nature, while global initiatives like Right To Play use simple games to transform lives — turning soccer balls into tools for confidence and healing, especially for kids in tough situations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42227f503c457cb1