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 ...

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 ...

Outdoor play is vital for children's holistic development, offering significant benefits beyond mere enjoyment. It enhances ...

This post was co-written by Brittany Thompson and Dr. Thalia R. Goldstein. The post discusses an academic paper recently published in Developmental Review. Source: Thalia R. Goldstein, used with ...

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 ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (June 11, 2024) – Today marks the first-ever International Day of Play, which has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly to champion and protect children's right to play ...

As the world becomes more fast-paced and performance-driven, experts across education, psychology, and child development are ...

Over the last 17 years on the front lines of the children’s toy industry, I’ve watched some of the titans of the industry chase sales at the expense of development. Perhaps that’s unsurprising ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, it is important to understand how students think and learn so as to be able to teach effectively. Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted ...

Discover the power of early intervention! Learn how timely support for cognitive and emotional development leverages brain ...