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

Tamar Kushnir receives funding from NSF, NIH, John Templeton Foundation and the Dept. of Agriculture. Dave Sobel receives funding from NSF. Mark Sabbagh receives funding from the Social Sciences and ...

Key Takeaways Summer camps promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, helping children stay active even during long school breaks. They foster valuable social skills and emotional growth ...

Mistakes are an inescapable part of life. This is especially true during childhood—where kids make most use of trial and error to learn the ways of life. Almost ...

A social media account features smiley toddlers, while also offering positive lessons about child development. By Dana Goldstein Is it possible that on X — the social media site formerly known as ...

While there are certainly benefits to the use of technology by children, there are also potential drawbacks that must be considered. One of the most significant concerns is the risk of addiction and ...