A new bill introduced in Congress takes aim at private equity's involvement in youth sports. Here's what it means for ...

For children, rocks can be spaceships. Pens can be fairies. And this kind of play can help protect mental health in childhood ...

Why do children participate in sports, quit sports or maybe never even start them in the first place? Kids survey points directly and mom and dad.

What is pretend play: Pretend play, or dramatic play, lets kids act out roles and scenarios, boosting language, social skills ...

As your child ages, they’ll participate in many different types of play. Here’s how each type stage and type contributes to their growth and development.

Young children can reach agreement without talking or seeing the whole group. Their secret may be the mix of leaders, ...

In 2019, I was approached by the Office of International Education at the university where I teach and asked to design a course that would culminate in a trip abroad for the students. Given my ...

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series. Read part two here. Please note that this story includes mentions of suicide. Sometimes, Dennis Lim’s street is a little too quiet. Growing up in ...

Research shows guided play is the most effective type of play for helping children learn. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our ...

Children learn more through ‘guided play’ than from teacher-led instruction, according to a new study by experts at Cambridge University. A play-focused approach to learning, where children are ...

Are you looking for somewhere to take your kids to play on bad weather days? Here are five indoor playgrounds in the Triangle to take your kids for fun. Little Doodles has become my go-to spot to ...