Colorful trees come to life as a group of kindergartners glue bits of tissue and construction paper onto a drawing of a trunk. They’re engaged in play — but, in this Northwestern University Center for ...

Summer is the perfect time for kids to play with water, even if the season is nearing its end. After all, nothing is better than water play to cool off on hot days. However, you will be surprised to ...

As the school year revs up, a renowned child developmental psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play on cognitive, social, and emotional development in children and cautions how ...

Step into physical therapy professor Anjana Bhat’s colorful Move 2 Learn Innovation Lab on the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, and you may see ...

Written by James Cox, Head of Advocacy and Policy - Education, Save the Children International In this piece, James Cox, Education Policy and Advocacy Lead at Save the Children International, defends ...

My husband and I grew up playing outdoors unsupervised and wanted the same for our kids. We've worked with other parents in our neighborhood to create the same environment where we live. It's taken ...

As my kids return to school, I have been reflecting on my own childhood and the Canadian Paediatric Society's recent recommendations around risky play. In a statement, the organization wrote: "Free ...

Child therapists and parents are eager to utilize mental health services for children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, social and interpersonal skills, self-esteem, trauma, and major life ...

Remember when play was your full-time job as a kid? Somewhere along the way, many of us traded playfulness for productivity. Research now shows that regular play isn’t just for children – it’s ...

We've become a nation of weather wimps. The slightest bit of drizzle and suddenly playdates are cancelled, recess moves indoors, and kids spend the afternoon parked in front of screens. There's this ...

If you reflect on your childhood, your most cherished memories probably revolve around play. Whether it’s running on the playground with friends, singing and dancing, or climbing a tree, playtime is ...