“Play is children’s work,” says Gaynor ... And even when they settle, they are sometimes happy to take time out from group play and simply watch what their friends are doing.” ...

Dr Halsey says: “Make-believe play gives children a chance to use vocabulary they might not use during an ordinary day. Unless you are going to the zoo, you aren’t talking about zebras or ...

It turns out play with an element of risk may be exactly what today’s kids are missing Brittany Toole When you think back to your favourite childhood play experiences, chances are they took ...

Here's the bottom line: happy children are more productive children. Anxiety leads to more anxiety, worry, sadness, and sometimes even depression. It's not worth it. Your children only get one ...

Laughter echoed, paint splattered, and memories were made as the Grade 0s at Dainfern College were treated to a delightfully ...

"Kids learn so many skills from play," he said. "[They] are less healthy and less happy than they've ever been." Getty Images At least 400 playgrounds closed in a 10-year period, the report found ...