A growing recognition nationwide of the importance of play for young children, as well as reports that play time has been increasingly squeezed out of the early grades, has prompted creating buildings that are tailor-made for pre-kindergartners. Read more
Doctors may soon be able to diagnose autistic children using a new movement-tracking video game tool, which can distinguish autistic kids from their non-autistic peers with an 80 percent success rate. Read more
Sesame Workshop researchers find that kindness among children is trending downwards, but parents still see it as a crucial trait. Read more
In Canada, winter wind chill can make temperatures feel really cold prompting schools to institute “indoor recess” during extreme temps for student safety. However, some brave students have banded together to form “Polar Bear Clubs.” Read more
Here are some easy and inexpensive ways you can create an active indoor play space for your children at home. Read more
Parents report preschoolers to teenagers are experiencing high rates of boredom. Experts break down why and what to do. Read more
Legislators in five states are hoping to pass “Reasonable Childhood Independence” laws this year. And another five states may follow suit. Read more
As young people navigate an increasingly digital world, finding peace and quiet has become a priority. More young people are turning to music, art and books to find peace amid the chaos. Read more
Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have made learning and playing more immersive and gamified, elevating imaginative roleplay to unprecedented levels of realism. Read more
