I fully agree that play is so very important for children, not only to occupy them, but to allow physical, cognitive and emotional involvement for stimulation and normal development. It allows for connection and joy, something that is essential to have quality of life, even if you are in hospital. As a music therapist, I see how play in music serves as a way to work through difficult emotions, how it can help to lift energy levels and how play can connect and bring humor and fun to even sick children. Some degree of normality can be experienced in play which is very important for the children.
