In 2014, police killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice as he played with a toy gun at a Cleveland recreation center. Ma’Khia Bryant was 16 when she was killed by police, also in Ohio. In Orlando, six-year-old ...

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 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 ...

Children learn more through ‘guided play’ than from teacher-led instruction, according to a new study by experts at Cambridge University. A play-focused approach to learning, where children are ...

Carlos, a six-year-old Hispanic American diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is primarily non-verbal. At age two, he was removed from his home due to abuse and neglect. Carlos and his four ...

Kindergarten students play in a classroom in Washington state. Experts and researchers are calling for more play for young children to boost academic and interpersonal skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/The ...

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 ...