By Leonard S. Marcus Laurie Halse Anderson returns to the Revolutionary War era with a timely new novel for young readers. By Avi In her children’s stories, Clarice Lispector disguised ...

Outdoor play also stimulates cognitive development by fostering problem-solving skills, spatial awareness and critical thinking. Play equipment that requires strategic thinking challenges children’s ...

These activities, or elements of play, should be a priority during children's outdoor playtime. The fundamental elements of play are sliding, swinging, climbing, balancing, brachiating (hand-over ...

Apr. 4, 2025 — A study followed the development of children's motor skills over a three-year period, from early childhood education to school age. The study showed that independent outdoor time ...

March 27, 2025 • What's the right age to take kids to a loud sporting event? A Johns Hopkins noise expert on protecting babies' ears and when game day noise might be too much for them.

Millions of children have no access to education, work long hours under hazardous conditions, or have their safety and futures threatened by armed conflict. They suffer targeted attacks on their ...

In 2024, U.S. News & World Report again named Seattle Children’s among the top 10 best children’s hospitals in the U.S. and the best in the Pacific Northwest. U.S. News & World Report has recognized ...

Each year ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books, recordings, and digital media for youth 14 years of age and younger. The Children's Notable lists highlight media for children 14 ...

IT’S AFTER SCHOOL ... for Boston children and teens. Founded in 1968 by Richard Williams, YES believes in the transformative power of engaging youth in active outdoor activities.