Shadow play is a fun, imaginative activity that can do wonders for children's focus and concentration. By using simple props and their own creativity, kids can engage in shadow play to improve their ...

Winter is coming. While bears get to hibernate, parents know toddlers and even older kids do not. Hence, it's peak season for cabin fever. The good news is that plenty of indoor activities for kids ...

Childhood looks different today than it did even a decade ago. Many parents notice it: busier schedules, more digital distractions, and less unstructured outdoor time. While technology brings benefits ...

Amherst Public Library hosted a Messy Play Day for children Jan. 23 as an entertaining winter activity to let off steam.

Play preferences of children with autism spectrum disorder were observed in a community-based museum designed to enable children to choose their preferred play activity. In this naturalistic setting, ...

Over the years of working with children, I have seen many circumstances supporting the importance of play for appropriate development. This is also something supported quite strongly in the research ...

Young children travel to fantasy worlds every day, packing just imaginations and a toy or two. Some preschoolers scurry across ocean floors carrying toy versions of ...

When the weather is bad and the kids need to burn some energy, head to one of these top indoor playgrounds for kids in DC, ...