My daughter and I walked into the crowded gymnasium greeted by the sight and sound of elementary-age girls running, laughing, ...

No matter what instrument they end up playing, children will still see developmental benefits. For example, Lori’s School of Music teaches students rhythm, how to read music, how to write music ...

Children play everywhere. Yet their right to play—protected by a UN convention—is constantly challenged by adults.

We compiled a list of libraries featuring play areas, an indoor castle, outdoor spaces, and themed rooms to enhance ...

Here are four ways to bring back free play for kids, and for adults, no matter their sports skills. 1. Start a holiday tradition. If you organize a game, they will come.

As Doug Palmer watched the kids play baseball, a smile came over his face. Palmer, a former mayor who works with Major League ...

The average child spends about 10 hours playing with their parents, others and on their own on any given day, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6 revealed ...

Children no longer play freely in driveways, on their streets or in urban parks and courtyards. In many places, children's freedom to roam has been diminishing for generations, but the pandemic ...

The dominance of cars has turned children’s play into work for parents, who are left coordinating and supervising their children’s time and ferrying kids to playgrounds and play dates.

Roblox is generally a gaming platform for children, but parents looking to take an interest in what their kids are playing might be surprised to discover some games are actually fun—including ...

Kids playing on the roadside in Ethiopia in 2016. (Photo by Nancy Richards Farese) In unstructured play, children practice the very skills democracy relies on.

Others mentioned that at home, parents are playing their kids near-constantly, so the playground is a chance for them to engage with their peers. There Can Be Downsides to Not Watching Your Kids ...