It’s a theme that resonates with everyday observation of children’s imaginative activities. Children play elaborate make-believe games with their toys and role-playing games with their peers.

The average child spends about 10 hours playing with their parents, others and on their own on any given day, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 parents of children ages 0-6 revealed ...

With more children playing video games and the digital space evolving rapidly, tech and gaming experts say parents should review or monitor some things if they haven't already.

Sitting down and playing games with your children is a great way to bond. You also get to see what they’re playing. Games are great for socializing and connecting with others.

It turns out the childhood habit of playing in dirt, often dismissed as messy or risky, holds untapped power. When children dig, explore and touch the earth, they’re doing more than just having fun.

The dominance of cars has turned children’s play into work for parents, who are left coordinating and supervising their children’s time and ferrying kids to playgrounds and play dates.