Play helps preschoolers learn far more than many adults realize, yet teachers do not always feel equally supported.

When was the last time you saw a child completely absorbed in play—building a block tower, chasing friends through a backyard, or creating imaginary worlds with whatever materials they could find?

Members of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority descended on Franklin Elementary to take hundreds of children outside for a day of fun and games.

Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems. Play also benefits children’s ...

Each fall, kids of all ages join league or school teams to play flag or tackle football. Whichever type of football a child plays, parents may worry about safety on the field. Given concerns about ...

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 ...

That makes it more crucial than ever for families to understand how children learn to read — through implicit exposure at ...

Between basketball, Scouts, and piano, my kids' activities cost us thousands. I'm using a few strategies to help keep costs ...