Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining ...

“The ability for kids to adapt and have fun … we just mess it up a lot of time.” The words are from Jeff Francoeur, a former standout major league outfielder. He is now a youth sports podcaster and a ...

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 ...

TL;DR: Score lifetime access to Pok Pok for $47.99 with code PLAY until November 2 and give your child a calm, creative, ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with research professor Peter Gray about the connection between the decline of children's mental health and the decline of independent play. We've been hearing a lot about ...

One of the epic struggles of a working mom is finding space to work when kids are home. Work doesn’t stop for teacher workdays, holiday breaks, summer or even Covid exposures. Deadlines don’t ...

Saying things like, “My child is so busy,” has become a bit of a status symbol for parents who want to raise kids who are prepared for the real world. Ironically, overscheduled kids are actually ...

In the western suburbs of Chicago, families can count on Naperville to keep their little ones entertained. There are plenty of nearby attractions that offer indoor activities for kids. And after they ...

A mother of three young boys, Jackie Perkins was all too familiar with the lack of childcare, play and party options for kids in the Elmira area. So she decided to turn her dream into a reality.