The arts and creativity are crucial for children’s wellbeing, but funding cuts have removed this lifeline for many children growing up in disadvantage and poor health, research shows. However, the ...

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Play and creativity are important aspects of human development. Considering play and creativity within the content of affect theory may enhance understanding of their origins and mechanisms of action.

Many believe that a child’s creativity can only bloom in the warmth of a loving, nurturing and supportive household. While artistic talent can flourish in comfortable surroundings, research has shown ...

Stern-faced curmudgeons who think children should be seen and not heard, take note: Chuckling children are not to be scolded ...

Over the last 17 years on the front lines of the children’s toy industry, I’ve watched some of the titans of the industry chase sales at the expense of development. Perhaps that’s unsurprising ...

A short, family-friendly bedtime reading routine helped young children grow in cognitive empathy and creativity, and simple pauses to reflect gave imagination an extra lift. Study: Keep the bedtime ...

Children’s play is essential for their cognitive, physical and social development. But in cities, spaces to play are usually separated, often literally fenced off, from the rest of urban life. In our ...

Open-ended play has no single "right” outcome. Early exploratory play is linked to STEM-related thinking skills. Research ...