HONOLULU (KHON) — When you think of childhood, you probably think of giggles, games and imagination. But for young children, playtime is much more than fun — it’s foundational. In this segment of For ...

“Nothing lights up the brain like play.” —Dr. Stuart Brown The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP, 2018) recently released a clinical report entitled “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing ...

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 ...

With the help of their stuffed animals or figurines, many toddlers and preschoolers play “teacher,” “doctor” or “firefighter,” drawing early inspiration from the careers they observe in their ...

In his Aims of Education address to new University of Chicago undergraduate students, Prof. Patrick Jagoda posed a playful, yet philosophical question that he often asks students in the courses he ...

Child development expert Dr Amanda Gummer explains three kinds of play - creative, imaginative and active - and their importance in your child's life. Find out how fun pretend play helps develop your ...

Existing literature and clinical practice largely emphasize the importance of play in children’s development or in the context of child therapy. However, play in adulthood remains underexplored, ...

The American Journal of Play is intended for educators, psychologists, play therapists, sociologists, anthropologists, folklorists, historians, museum professionals, toy and game designers, policy ...