When we constantly steer playtime, we may actually be getting in the way of the very skills we’re trying to build.

The best Child's Play movies reveal just why the evil doll Chucky is such a beloved horror movie villain, and the Child's Play series a slasher staple. 1988's Child's Play started out as a script ...

Wondering where to watch and stream Child’s Play 2 online? We got you covered. The 1990 slasher film is a direct sequel to Child’s Play (1988) and the second entry in the Child’s Play franchise. The ...

Preschool-age children are most engaged in pretend play 10–15 minutes after playing begins. In addition, girls exhibit higher organizational skills, according to a study conducted by researchers from ...

In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

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 ...

The best children's museums in the country have interactive exhibits where kids want to linger, playing is encouraged, and learning is a byproduct of the fun.

A pediatric occupational therapist said that she received an increase in complaints about kids falling out of chairs, and ...

In Texas, letting your child play unsupervised outdoors is mostly protected under the Reasonable Childhood Independence legislation. Allan Mas pexels.com One way to cook dinner in peace is to let your ...

Allowing children to play impact sports, such as rugby or boxing, amounts to a form of child abuse, researchers from three British universities said in a new study. Writing in Sports, Ethics & ...

Parents looking to support their children’s learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is hesitant to allow their children to have a playdate ...