Raising kind, driven, and independent children may be easier than you think. Here are some often overlooked activities that nurture cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Play preferences of children with autism spectrum disorder were observed in a community-based museum designed to enable children to choose their preferred play activity. In this naturalistic setting, ...

Winter is coming. While bears get to hibernate, parents know toddlers and even older kids do not. Hence, it's peak season for cabin fever. The good news is that plenty of indoor activities for kids ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

Over the years of working with children, I have seen many circumstances supporting the importance of play for appropriate development. This is also something supported quite strongly in the research ...

The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a ...

March is here, which means it’s time to order some Shamrock Shakes, don festive green clothes, and pull out the ...

Everyone uses their senses to understand the world around them. This is especially true for children who, after birth, rely solely on their senses for knowledge about the world and everything in it.