Topics: Tips

One way to encourage kids to play is to prompt rather than suggest. Often, the activities they find the most engaging are the ones they invent themselves.

To get kids outside and give them an all-over workout, here’s how you can create your own obstacle course.

I often find that my kids stay entertained longer when they engage in self-directed, open-ended play using loose parts from around our home.

Our readers shared these excellent tips to help young children spend more time playing independently, so parents can work or take time for self-care.

Plus eight simple strategies you can add to your toolbox to support children as they work through feelings of anxiety or stress.

According to early childhood education expert Dawne Clark, the key is to create an enriching home environment that invites physically active play.

It’s natural to feel stressed right now—stress is a normal reaction to fear. These techniques will help you and your kids release that tension and anxiety.

Here’s how I’m keeping my four-year-old daughter active during this unprecedented time.

If you’re struggling to cope with stress or anxiety brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find meditation can help calm your mind and emotions.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still have family fun at home over the Easter weekend with these activity ideas.