HealthDay on MSN

What makes play fun for children? Seven factors stand out, study says

Key Takeaways Seven factors help determine what makes play fun for childrenThe factors include imagination, a wild and ...
Earth.com

Kids reveal what makes play 'good' - and why they need space

New research from Aarhus University shows that good play is about how children feel in the moment, not about being well-behaved or learning.
Fast Company

Children spend just 2% of their week playing. Lego wants to change that

Your kids might be spending less time playing on an average day than you spend scrolling your smartphone. But Lego wants that to change. Today, the company is launching Play is Your New Superpower, a ...
Christian Science Monitor

For the world’s children, play is serious business. And failure is part of the fun.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
KPBS

The way kids play has quietly transformed. Here’s why that matters

Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series. Read part two here. Please note that this story includes mentions of suicide. Sometimes, Dennis Lim’s street is a little too quiet. Growing up in ...
komonews

Mary's Place provides healing for homeless children through play

SEATTLE — When Marronica Rines sits down to play with her 3-year-old son Carter, it might seem ordinary and routine.One room away, her 11-year-old son Cameron plays a video game. This very ...