How making children laugh can help brains become more resilient to struggle and open to learning

Making children laugh can build deep emotional connections and soothe their nervous systems, making them more resilient and open to new ideas, says a leading child development expert. Dr. Jacqueline Harding, director of Tomorrow's Child and an early childhood expert at Middlesex University, has carried out extensive research into how laughter and play contribute to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding.