Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

Eric McCready’s column (“Born to be wild (some of the time),” Aug. 22, Aspen Daily News) about the value of childhood play and the high pressure commercialization of youth sports is a must read. As a ...

Children’s mental health challenges have been on the rise for the past decade, with the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerating the crisis. From March to October 2020, mental health-related emergency room ...

Play is one of the most important parts of early childhood education in Australia. We know children learn about the world through play and it helps them build creativity and independence. There is ...

From a developmental science perspective, play is the primary way young children learn. Toddlers learn through exploration, repetition and interaction. They touch, they test, they try, they fail, they ...