“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 ...

The first time that Megan Roth, an urban planner in Calgary, Canada, Googled independent play, her daughter had just received a number of toys for her second birthday. None engaged her for long. The ...

For children, playtime isn’t just about letting off a little steam — or giving their parents and teachers a break. The act of playing allows them to work on self-development, learn how to interact ...