Raising children is a quite an experiment in applied philosophy. Parents have theories and their children put them to the test. Of course, by the time the results are in, so many theories have come ...

Research shows that free, unstructured play has been declining, despite its benefits Around the world, an emphasis on the importance of structured play and resumé-building has resulted in lower levels ...

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, ...

Every year on June 29, International Mud Day celebrates something many modern childhoods have lost: unstructured, messy outdoor play.

A new analysis of decades of developmental and psychological research suggests that children who grew up in the 1970s with unstructured, unsupervised play developed a stronger internal sense of ...

A blend of hands-on craft ideas and new research is spotlighting the developmental benefits of unstructured play for children. From homemade bottle-cap coins to sleepover games and harmless pranks, ...

Parents who want to give their kids a head start in life might enroll their kids in organized sports before they are ready. Here's what to know.

With blocks of time spent hunkered down at their desks, many kids will be quick to tell you their favorite part of the school day is recess — a chance to run, relax and recharge. Grade-school students ...