Emergency services were called to Hammonds Pond on Monday afternoon where "numerous children" were standing on the ice and ...

Over the past decade — and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic — participation in organized youth sports has been steadily declining. Experts cite numerous reasons for this trend — the most ...

A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional ...

From Barbie dolls to action figures, the range of toys available to kids is expansive. But when a kid picks up a play gun from the toy aisle, parents may pause to question whether or not plastic ...

The average child spends about 10 hours playing with their parents, others and on their own on any given day, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6 revealed ...

Kids are criticized for being glued to screens, but it's the only option many have when they aren't allowed to play outside. The world has changed a lot over the years. Technology has become so ...

Playtime is not only a source of fun for children — it's essential to their development and mental health. Over the past 30 years, researchers have seen a decline in children’s unstructured outdoor ...

In 20222, the federal government spent approximately $52 billion on roads. This infrastructure is obviously a necessary expenditure. Roads and highways are the connective tissue of our economy, one ...

Chess is more than just a game; it’s a powerful brain-developing activity that sharpens a child’s mind and builds essential life skills. As children navigate a world filled with distractions, chess ...

Next time your children run out to splash around in the puddle, don’t stop them. Let your kids play in the mud and get dirty outside, even if you are a clean freak. Yes, this will create a mess and ...