From fostering creativity to encouraging your child's social and emotional growth, pretend play—or imaginative play—is ...

Child development experts and organizations give advice to parents looking for the best toys for their kids based on ...

This story is sponsored by Lifetime Products. As summer approaches, children ditch their snow boots and put on their sneakers to play outside in the sun. The right play activities can go beyond ...

Childhood looks different today than it did even a decade ago. Many parents notice it: busier schedules, more digital distractions, and less unstructured outdoor time. While technology brings benefits ...

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 ...

Play is often viewed as the natural language of childhood. But beyond simply being fun, play is a vital component of early learning. Play-based learning is an educational approach that leverages play ...

During the holiday season, parents and caregivers are bombarded with flashy advertisements for the “best” or most “educational” toys for their children. By the time they sit down to wrap presents, ...

It’s that time when the holidays are around the corner, and the cold starts to creep in at night and in the morning. Colder temperatures signal a change in seasons, the need for coats, hats, and ...

THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Mich (WOOD) – It’s fun to send a model car down a plastic track and watch it fly off a ramp. It’s even more fun to send a model car down a track and watch it fly over a ...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — A summer playgroup for infants and toddlers, sponsored by the Exceptional Family Member Program at the largest U.S. military base overseas, offers more than just a social ...

Child therapists and parents are eager to utilize mental health services for children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, social and interpersonal skills, self-esteem, trauma, and major life ...