Play is essential to teaching kids things like problem-solving and how things work, according to the DuPage Children’s Museum ...

When teachers noticed that children in Oakland preschool and kindergarten classrooms were not engaging in imaginative play or interacting with each other as much after the pandemic, staff at ...

I secretly love when someone says they aren’t a “kid person.” These are the people who might respond to a toddler’s proclamation, “I’m a princess,” with a cruel, “No, you’re not.” They struggle to go ...

I’ve always considered myself a playful person. Before becoming a parent, my family called me the child whisperer. Being a childless uncle ruled. I would swoop in, do something silly, get a few ...

Michael Martin does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Lego's MRI scanner play sets, which launched in 2023, are significantly reducing anxiety and the use of sedation in children, ...

Zack Armstrong already is known to a generation of Tucson kids for his play in Wonderfools and Emergency Circus, and a host of smarter-than-they-need-to-be birthday clown appearances. It turns out he ...

Nevada has a poor reputation for youth mental health, ranking near the bottom in most metrics. Thankfully, some of the best providers in the country reside in our community. From board-certified ...

The heatwave baking millions of people across the country has some parents asking this: Is it safe for my kids to play outside? With school out, children are spending more time at home or at summer ...

When it comes to their children, parents are right to be concerned about online safety while playing video games like Roblox. Fortunately, Roblox offers safety settings that parents can enable to ...