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 — ...

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, ...

Childhood looks different today than it did even a decade ago. Many parents notice it: busier schedules, more digital distractions, and less unstructured outdoor time. While technology brings benefits ...

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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 ...

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 ...

In today’s fast-paced and results-driven world, it’s easy to overlook one of the most fundamental aspects of childhood – play ...

I write in response to the article, “Should Schools Lock Up Kids’ Cellphones?” As a teacher who sees firsthand the harmful impact of cellphones, I applaud the bipartisan committee who voted to ...