This story is sponsored by Lifetime Products. As summer approaches, children ditch their snow boots and put on their sneakers to play outside in the sun. The right play activities can go beyond ...

With the help of their stuffed animals or figurines, many toddlers and preschoolers play “teacher,” “doctor” or “firefighter,” drawing early inspiration from the careers they observe in their ...

When was the last time you saw a child completely absorbed in play—building a block tower, chasing friends through a backyard, or creating imaginary worlds with whatever materials they could find?

There are lots of ways to play, including imaginative play, creative play and active play - all support key areas of children’s development. Play can sometimes look simple but something extraordinary ...

When we hear the words 'physical activity', we sometimes picture organised classes or structured sports. However, active play doesn’t have to be structured and can take place at any time and anywhere.