Playhouses are a great way to encourage your child to abandon the electronics and play outside. But these miniature houses are more than fun, they also help your children develop socially and physically. Here are three ways that a playhouse can help your child grow…

Today, telling your child to go outside and play may earn you an odd look from your son or daughter. Our children have become more and more dependent on electronics and high-tech toys for their entertainment. As we’ve drifted away from old-fashioned imaginative play, researchers…

Make believe. Mr. Roger’s understood its importance and made it the focal point of his children’s show. In today’s video game age, however, children are not getting the same opportunity that their parents had to engage in this freeform style of play. Children’s play houses…

With the return of fall comes the benefits of routines and schedules. Chances are, your children will soon be enrolled into extra-curricular activities like dance, hockey or gymnastics. There are many benefits for kids who participate in organized activities and sports, such as the discipline…

While play may look like leisure time to many adults, for children this activity is a crucial for preparing their brains for the challenges of adulthood. The activities we think of as play matters quite a bit. Why Recess Matters Recess is an important part…

Science breaks down the types of play Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute for Play, has classified several different types of play and determined that each type of play accomplishes different benefits. Attunement Play Attunement play is the early building blocks for…

ADHD Play Therapy ADHD play therapy is one way parents can tackle the growing issue of hyperactivity in children. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect one out of every ten American children between the…