For children on the autism spectrum, play provides important sensory input, which simply means engagement with their senses — sight, sound, smell, and touch (this includes balance and body awareness).

Engineering toys give kids the opportunity to learn STEM subjects through hands-on play. They’re an engaging way for kids to ...

When 4-year-old Britton Taunton-Rigby recently got her yearly checkup, her pediatrician wrote a prescription for something he says is important. It reads, "Play Every Day." New guidance from the ...

“The ability for kids to adapt and have fun … we just mess it up a lot of time.” The words are from Jeff Francoeur, a former standout major league outfielder. He is now a youth sports podcaster and a ...

When a child kicks a ball or stickhandles down the ice, chances are the kid is there simply to have fun and make some new friends. Sure, the kids dream about World Cups or Stanley Cups, or hitting a ...

Walking through the door at east Vancouver’s City Play for Kids on a smoky August day, I was greeted with a smile from the business’s owners. They hustled to open the baby gate just past the entrance ...

Kids whoosh down 11 slides, play in a massive ball pit and climb through a maze of padded obstacles. A little girl sits at a ...

Mamas Play offers a mom-focused indoor café and play space for kids Founded by Georganne Youngclaus after her postpartum journey Features include support resources, sensory sessions and events ...

Each fall, kids of all ages join league or school teams to play flag or tackle football. Whichever type of football a child plays, parents may worry about safety on the field. Given concerns about ...