Which toy tractor is best? Toy tractors come in all shapes and sizes, just like toy cars and trucks. But where toy cars and trucks are replicas of hundreds of auto brands, most toy tractors are based ...

If you had a childhood that included digging for colorful rocks and other “treasures,” or burying your very own time capsule in the dirt, you’re very fortunate! Mud play is not only a way to make ...

Peter Gray: It’s not just moderate evidence. It’s overwhelming evidence that if you take away children’s opportunities for independent activity, they’re not going to learn how to be independent, and ...

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).

Maria Montessori called play the work of childhood, and modern organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics agree that play is an essential part of a child’s healthy development. Playdates ...