“Play is what makes kids, kids. It’s what they do,” says Allison Gopnik, human play researcher and psychology professor at ...

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 ...

Playing video games might not be as bad for kids as our parents told us. In fact, according to a study published in 2022, playing video games might have actually increased the IQ in some children. The ...

A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The research, conducted by researchers at King's College London and Cardiff ...

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 ...