Play is more than just fun and games for children. It’s a crucial element of healthy development, shaping their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children explore ...

Children’s mental health challenges have been on the rise for the past decade, with the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerating the crisis. From March to October 2020, mental health-related emergency room ...

When you think of childhood, you probably think of giggles, games and imagination. But for young children, playtime is much ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) -Four year old Britton Taunton-Rigby is getting her yearly checkup. After her exam, her pediatrician writes a prescription for something he says is important that reads "Play Every ...

“Play is fundamentally important for learning 21st century skills, such as problem solving, collaboration, and creativity.”– American Academy of Pediatrics. Many children no longer play, and this is ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As children head back to school this week, a local non-profit is highlighting the importance of play time. Playworks partners with schools in our area, teaching kids how to ...

In 1948, the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaimed all peoples’ inalienable right to rest and ...

“Nothing lights up the brain like play.” —Dr. Stuart Brown The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP, 2018) recently released a clinical report entitled “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing ...

Getting ready for a new sports season can be exciting for kids and parents alike. But before your child hits the field or court, it’s important to make sure they are physically ready to play. That’s ...

When you think of childhood, you probably think of giggles, games and imagination. But for young children, playtime is much more than fun -- it's foundational.