Why do children participate in sports, quit sports or maybe never even start them in the first place? Kids survey points ...

From building social skills to boosting creativity and confidence, unstructured play at summer camp helps children grow in ways that last far beyond the season.

Key Takeaways Playing pretend has positive benefits for childrenToddlers good at pretend play had greater mental health and ...

Lori Leggert's child-care center in Michigan is part of a new pilot program offering no-cost pre-K in home-based settings.

Early childhood educator Emilee Reynolds, also known as Miss Emilee, said the boys’ unstructured play fit in with her plan.

Better pretend play in toddlers links to fewer emotional problems later, and this connection is not explained by emotional ...

Can pretend play prevent childhood anxiety? Research finds that imaginative toddlers have fewer behavioral issues in primary school.

Families looking for sunshine without the splurge can find the perfect blend of playtime and price-conscious perks at Horseshoe Bay Resort, part of the Crescent Hotels & Resorts Latitudes collection.

Roblox is rolling out Kids and Select account types in early June, building separate environments for different age groups ...

New family-focused play space is now open in Tyler, giving East Texas families a safe, indoor environment for children to ...

Research on the overscheduling hypothesis examines the balance between the benefits of structured activities and the ...

What started as a Facebook outdoor play group during the 2020 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic shutdown has grown into a ...