They are not only having fun, but also growing and learning. In a time when screens dominate children's attention, I couldn't be happier that my kids have found a different way to spend their days — ...

Unstructured play is a vital part of childhood that allows your child to explore and learn without strict rules or adult direction. It creates opportunities for imagination and discovery in a natural, ...

In the previous edition of Goal Posts, I wrote about the absence of informal, unstructured play in today’s culture. There is certainly a place for organized sports in society, as coaches, camps, and ...

I write in response to the article, “Should Schools Lock Up Kids’ Cellphones?” As a teacher who sees firsthand the harmful impact of cellphones, I applaud the bipartisan committee who voted to ...

Rochester, N.Y. - The Rochester City School District is partnering with Healthi Kids to bring playtime back to schools. Concerned kids weren't getting enough unstructured playtime, six educators began ...

BENGALURU: Gadgets and screen time is taking over everybody’s life especially children aged 2 to 8 years. Writer and philanthropist, Rohini Nilekani released a ...

Abigail Weidmer moved to a new city and wanted her kids to find playmates in the neighborhood. She hoped they would develop friendships by playing on their block with other children. The mom found ...

Kids need to climb trees, jump off things, and ride their bikes—even at speed. That's what the Canadian Pediatric Society is recommending in a new white paper: Healthy Childhood Development Through ...