It all started in Accra, Ghana, and now one woman’s advocacy for children has traversed decades and continents to become a part of Spokane’s 50th anniversary celebration of Expo ’74. In an effort to ...

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Children's Museum of Portsmouth is kicking off the New Year with an inclusive and fun-filled event that is catered just for toddlers. It's an exclusive three-day event known as ...

Play is a key part of healthy development for children. Through play, children grow physically, emotionally and socially. It is a way for children to fully connect with the world and people around ...

LEGOLAND is launching a new festival in May celebrating play, creativity, and imagination. The festival will feature five interactive zones, 49 new LEGO models, and a "Play Pact" initiative. The ...

The way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial skills — a predictor of success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) ...

Play is more than a pastime—it is vital for healthy brain and emotional development. From boosting creativity and problem-solving skills to buffering stress, play is one of the simplest and most ...

If you’re an adult of a certain age, you probably have lots of stories that start with “When I was a kid.” Although we all had different experiences growing up, what usually follows those words is ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Single mothers eager to lower their stress levels should spend more time reading and playing games with their children, according to a study released on Wednesday. Researchers at ...