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 ...

In May of this year (2024), a colleague and I traveled with a group of 15 American college students to Tokyo, Japan. The trip was part of an honors course on play across cultures. Before leaving, the ...

Over the past decade — and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic — participation in organized youth sports has been steadily declining. Experts cite numerous reasons for this trend — the most ...

Many parents are determined to keep their children’s environments clean, safe and free from harmful substances. But in doing so, they may be unintentionally increasing their child’s risk of developing ...

The weather is getting warmer. Flowers are in bloom, the birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and my allergies are killing me—spring is definitely in the air. One of my favorite parts of the ...

Photo from above of children's hands while playing on drawing ofplanet Earth on flat paper Photo from above of children's hands while playing on drawing ofplanet Earth on flat paperDusan ...

Tackle football offers children as young as 5 the chance to make friends, learn teamwork, maybe attract a college scholarship. Growing research shows it also can cause injuries that damage developing ...

DETROIT – After a decade of waiting, we’re finally getting our first glimpse of Grand Theft Auto VI and it’s the talk of the town for anyone in the gaming world. The game is expected to be one of the ...

Video games are increasingly popular among young Americans, with a majority of children wanting video game-related gifts. Experts recommend parents familiarize themselves with ESRB ratings to ensure ...

Before kids were decked out in fancy Little League uniforms, stickball was the game of the streets. All you needed was a stick, a ball, and a good stretch of sidewalk — or better yet, an alley that ...