Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

Children’s mental health challenges have been on the rise for the past decade, with the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerating the crisis. From March to October 2020, mental health-related emergency room ...

MANILA, Philippines — RePlay (Reinventing Play), an organization of thought leaders and experts on play-based learning, is ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As children head back to school this week, a local non-profit is highlighting the importance of play time. Playworks partners with schools in our area, teaching kids how to ...

Mike Huber (left), director of curriculum at Rise Early Learning Center in St. Louis Park, and Jodie Riek (right), an associate professor in the College of Education and Human Service Professions at ...

Summer has come to an end and families are now focused on the upcoming school year. Our children may experience some anxiety as the new school year approaches. They will encounter new teachers, new ...

Getting ready for a new sports season can be exciting for kids and parents alike. But before your child hits the field or court, it’s important to make sure they are physically ready to play. That’s ...

The majority of parents with more than one child will likely tell you that their kids are pretty different, and that they saw these differences emerge relatively early. This individuality begins to ...

Historically, mothers have received more research attention than fathers. And mothers have more often been characterized as children’s primary caregivers, whereas fathers have been characterized as ...