Child development expert Dr Amanda Gummer explains the role of active play in your child's life - from taking risks to ...

A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 500 children ages 8 to 12 across the United ...

In the previous edition of Goal Posts, I wrote about the absence of informal, unstructured play in today’s culture. There is certainly a place for organized sports in society, as coaches, camps, and ...

Unstructured play is a vital part of childhood that allows your child to explore and learn without strict rules or adult direction. It creates opportunities for imagination and discovery in a natural, ...

Re “A look beyond smartphones for teen troubles,” (Page A1, April 23): Anyone who has ever spent time with a 6-year-old who is accustomed to nonstructured play can clearly see the benefit for the ...

They are not only having fun, but also growing and learning. In a time when screens dominate children's attention, I couldn't be happier that my kids have found a different way to spend their days — ...