Play looks simple, but it is the engine of childhood learning. Here is how to protect it, fuel it, and feel good about doing ...

In 2014, police killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice as he played with a toy gun at a Cleveland recreation center. Ma’Khia Bryant was 16 when she was killed by police, also in Ohio. In Orlando, six-year-old ...

“High amounts of play are associated with low levels of cortisol, and children who play are more resilient to toxic stress ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

Get your kid the toy they want for the holidays this year — four in five parents confirmed that their child is happier, more social, and confident in themselves when they play with their favorite toy ...

Allowing children to play impact sports, such as rugby or boxing, amounts to a form of child abuse, researchers from three British universities said in a new study. Writing in Sports, Ethics & ...

Rainy days and cold weather keeping your children inside? Looking for indoor boredom-busters? Never fear — here are our picks ...

Concrete walls, barren landscapes, and cardboard boxes. All of that sounds rather bleak, for us adults. But no matter the ...

From Barbie dolls to action figures, the range of toys available to kids is expansive. But when a kid picks up a play gun from the toy aisle, parents may pause to question whether or not plastic ...

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 ...

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 ...