A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The ...

Play is more than a pastime—it is vital for healthy brain and emotional development. From boosting creativity and problem-solving skills to buffering stress, play is one of the simplest and most ...

Every Friday, Davana Jackson, a teacher at Berkeley’s Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (CEID), which helps deaf or hard-of-hearing kids from ages 0 to 5 overcome the barriers that deafness ...

Image is of various toys on top of a colorful and playful background with the words "let's play." Source: Lyrica Fils-Aime/Canva. The Association for Play Therapy defines play therapy as “the ...

“Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity.”– American Academy of Pediatrics. Many children no longer play, and this is ...

Ozlem Cankaya is affiliated with Terra Centre and Edmonton Council for Early Learning and Child Care. MacEwan University funds Dr. Cankaya's loose parts play research. MacEwan University provides ...

Adelaide University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Young children love to play with their mums and dads. But for busy parents, it’s often the last thing they feel like doing.

We have been built to play, with pleasure as the reward. Here are a few ways that playing, over a lifetime, makes us stronger, more interesting, and more understanding. Boosting Strength Through Play ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

Playtime is not only a source of fun for children — it's essential to their development and mental health. Over the past 30 years, researchers have seen a decline in children’s unstructured outdoor ...

The daily requirements of parenting shift as kids age. Some tasks get easier and some harder as parents learn to set boundaries to keep their kids safe while letting their creative development ...