Play looks simple, but it is the engine of childhood learning. Here is how to protect it, fuel it, and feel good about doing ...

A little girl in a pair of pale pink corduroy dungarees at a London play centre is trying valiantly to get her mother to read ...

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We can take action: Give kids basic flip phones to communicate; restrict social media before age 16; keep phones out of ...

The best toys do more than entertain—they support brain development, problem-solving, emotional growth, and meaningful ...

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December 4, 2025 - A new literacy intervention program is being rolled out in San Diego, Alameda, San Mateo and Riverside counties, to help teenagers in juvenile detention grasp the basics of reading.

Child care centers and preschools provide kids with important academic, social and emotional skills to get them ready for kindergarten. They also allow parents to go to work. But affordability and ...

Many parents realize that educational toys are an important part of aiding a child's development, but many of the collect ...

Do your kids learn as they play Fortnite? Sure, they are becoming better at Fortnite, learning how to build forts, shoot other players, hide from enemies, and master weapons. They might also be ...