When my kids were young, I often felt tired of playing with toys by the time I was done with work. We connected in other ways and loved dancing together and being silly throughout the day. Now they're ...

Over the past decade — and especially since the COVID-19 pandemic — participation in organized youth sports has been steadily declining. Experts cite numerous reasons for this trend — the most ...

“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 ...

Boston, MA - March 15: Ally Rzesa, Editorial illustrator & designer at the Boston Globe (C) rolls as she plays Dungeons & Dragons with fellow Globies and friends at Tavern of Tales. (Photo by Jessica ...

With freezing temperatures on the way, Dr. Katherine Gandert, MD says kids should take frequent breaks.

Are the kids at your Thanksgiving celebration being too loud? Or, more likely, too quiet—bathed in the glow of an iPhone? Here's a solution: Open the door. Especially if there are cousins around, give ...

Other than snacks, the thing my kid asks for the most is to go to the park. For better or for worse, our local park is just one block away, which means in the warmer months, we’re often there at least ...

It’s not all fun and games. Experts have long warned that spending a lot of time playing video games can increase anxiety, depression, eye strain, the risk of developing obesity and other health woes.