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.

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.

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Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez received funding for the Horizon 2020 CRUNCH project and was a member of the curatorial team of the Italian Pavilion for the Venice Biennale 2021. He is a senior member 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, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. While getting kids out of the house to blow ...

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The physical and mental health benefits of outdoor play are well established, but one in 10 parents of preschoolers and toddlers say their child plays outside just once a week or less. Subscribe to ...

Somewhere along the way to adulthood, time to play fades away. We tend to trade silliness and imagination for seriousness and busyness. Yet there is clear evidence that adults benefit from playfulness ...

Naomi Lott is Lecturer in Law at the University of Reading. She has previously received funding from the Economic and Social Research Council, for her research on the right to play. This is an apt ...

BUSHKILL TWP., Pa. - A new destination for children to let loose while enjoying interactive activities is offering a fresh lineup of fun – including a Music & Movement Class and Play with Elmo Day – ...