Does screen time mean children are missing out on play?

Research has also raised questions about whether digital play may displace other forms of play. A large study found that ...
Medical Xpress

National poll: 1 in 10 young children play outdoors as little as once a week

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. Screen time is ...

Toy Story 5 pits traditional toys vs a tablet. In real life, families can combine the two

The latest Toy Story movie addresses a dilemma many parents face - what happens to playtime when children become obsessed ...

8 helpful tips to encourage kids to play outside this summer | Opinion

Summer is the perfect time for children to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. However, with tablets and so many other digital ...
Case Western Reserve University

Practicing how to play during school can improve student imaginations and creative problem-solving, study shows

Elementary students who practiced playing at school significantly improved their organization of stories, imagination and frequency in showing emotion, according to a study by researchers at Case ...

Does playing with tech toys help or hinder young children’s development?

Play experts tell Lisa Salmon what matters isn’t whether a toy contains tech but if it helps a child think, create, ...
The Conversation

Children can be systematic problem‑solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought – new research

I’m in a coffee shop when a young child dumps out his mother’s bag in search of fruit snacks. The contents spill onto the table, bench and floor. It’s a chaotic – but functional – solution to the ...