Researchers defined intelligence as “the ability to learn effectively, think rationally, understand complex ideas and adapt to new situations.” This, they said, is “highly predictive of a person’s ...

My kids and our neighbors' kids play outside without adults in the afternoon. It reminds me of the childhood I had with ...

Smart tech plays a huge role in our lives these days so choosing the best tablet for your kids can make all the difference in ...

In the first installment of Parents' new advice column, our expert Emily Edlynn explains how to convince kids to play outside ...

I love my kids more than life itself. My 6-year-old boy is funny, sensitive, smart, and beautiful. My 3-year-old daughter is a riot; she makes everyone around her scream with laughter. She’s also ...

The exhibit opening Sunday at the Bucktown-Wicker Park Library features 19 photos taken by then-Columbia College student Ray ...

Physical activity—primarily in the form of active play—promotes young children's physical, mental, emotional and social ...

Researchers have linked spending more time playing video games with a boost in intelligence in children, which goes some way ...

SHOREVIEW, Minn. – Investigators are blaming kids playing with matches for causing a brush fire that burned more than 20 acres in Shoreview.

Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from ...

Fortunately, more and more designers and publishers are discovering the importance of serving the kids’ market and the last few years have seen a glut of great-looking, fast-playing games.