Have you ever played with a baby for three hours? I have, and here’s what it’s like. First, it’s adorable: Look, they’re pulling Cold Elmo (ahem, that’s Cookie Monster) out of the toybox! Next, it’s ...

"Go play!" These two words have come out of my mouth more than any other phrase during my time at home with my children. Sometimes they listen, and I've got a solid 20-minute chunk of time to fold the ...

We've been hearing a lot about the mental health crisis among children. Researchers have looked at a number of reasons, from social media use to isolation during the pandemic. But a recent commentary ...

SACRAMENTO - How often do you let your child play independently? This could entail telling them to go outside or that they have to entertain themselves, even if it risks them saying "I'm bored." Well, ...

When adults take a step back and encourage children to play independently, children learn that they are not helpless. They learn that they are not just little people to whom the world happens.

If you want to foster your child’s independent learning and play, Montessori-inspired toys can help them confidently engage with the world on their own. Sami Krasny, a play-based education consultant, ...

Over and over, experts say, it comes back to this: Young children are natural scientists. They ask questions, they explore, they touch things and push things, and they try to figure out what ...

Independent play is a skill children will use for the rest of their lives — and a way to claim some time for yourself during the summer months. Here’s how to get your kids going → How to Teach Kids to ...

Independent play is a skill your kids will use for the rest of their lives — and a way to claim some time for yourself during quarantine. By Kate Rope “When I was a kid, there was lots and lots of ...

When adults take a step back and encourage children to play independently, children learn that they are not helpless. They learn that they are not just little people to whom the world happens.