Play can feel silly, unproductive and time consuming. And that’s precisely the point. By Kristin Wong “Let’s play!” my friend’s 4-year-old squealed, tugging on my arm. I was tired, so I told her, “I’m ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

Play therapy is a form of psychological treatment that can involve playing with toys, role-playing, and games. Therapists observe someone during play to gain insights about their behavior. Although ...

Pablo Neruda once wrote, “A child who does not play is not a child.” More and more, parents are conscious of the downsides of a generation that’s allowed too little time to play. And pediatricians are ...

Cooperative play is the last of the six stages of play described by sociologist Mildred Parten. Cooperative play involves children playing and working with others towards a common goal or purpose.

What Are the Stages of Play? In 1932, sociologist Mildren Parten identified six stages of children’s play. All kids develop differently, so there are no set ages for each type of play. Unoccupied play ...

Play-Doh has sold more than 3 billion cans since its debut as a child’s toy in 1956. Courtesy of The Strong, Rochester, New York The handwriting was on the wallpaper for Kutol. Founded in 1912 in ...

Young children love to play with their mums and dads. But for busy parents, it’s often the last thing they feel like doing. Running a home and family, doing paid work and trying to squeeze in some ...

In the summer of 2009, Amy Rose and Alice Ferguson, two mothers living on Greville Road in Bristol, a midsize city in southwest England, found themselves in a strange predicament: They saw entirely ...

Play therapy is an overarching umbrella term that encompasses many therapeutic methods that use play as a tool. The therapist serves as a facilitator for your child to work independently, consider the ...