Could play be a lifeline for children of war? a major study investigates

This study follows about 2,200 mothers and their children in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees and local families. Researchers want to understand how growing up in conflict and displacement affects child development and mental health. They are also looking at whether play and playful learning can help protect children from these challenges. The children are assessed at 36 months of age using tests of thinking, memory, and self-control, along with measures of growth and nutrition.