Fun and free online games for kids are a great way for kids to stay connected with friends and family who live far away. These games make it easy for children to engage in educational and entertaining ...

Research shows guided play is the most effective type of play for helping children learn. Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our ...

In the western suburbs of Chicago, families can count on Naperville to keep their little ones entertained. There are plenty of nearby attractions that offer indoor activities for kids. And after they ...

The government shutdown is now tied as the longest IN U.S. history. As it continues, many who receive benefits from Foodshare ...

NEW BEDFORD — Making sure the children of New Bedford have access to nutritious meals all summer long and encouraging them to spend time outdoors is the goal of the "Play in the Park" summer food ...

Written by James Cox, Head of Advocacy and Policy - Education, Save the Children International In this piece, James Cox, Education Policy and Advocacy Lead at Save the Children International, defends ...

If you’re looking for exciting playtime attractions like ball pits, inflatables, arcade games and more, indoor play places are the way to go. There are plenty of opportunities for indoor play in and ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with research professor Peter Gray about the connection between the decline of children's mental health and the decline of independent play. We've been hearing a lot about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carrie Lukas, a mother of five, is president of Independent Women. Kids don’t exercise enough, and spend too much time indoors and ...

Saying things like, “My child is so busy,” has become a bit of a status symbol for parents who want to raise kids who are prepared for the real world. Ironically, overscheduled kids are actually ...