Why it matters: Boredom that leads to unstructured play can curb attention-seeking behavior and inspire creativity. What they ...

From developing social skills to fostering creativity, pretend play in young children is likened ... and this has recently extended to early childhood. "The prevalence of preschool education ...

That starts as a family unit, increasing the number of relationships and making sure the relationships within the family unit ...

He said we need "far more free play and independence in the real world," and "we have to give kids back an exciting childhood." When it comes to collective action, Zach Rausch, a research ...

What are the key milestones of early ... play time do kids need? Children need much more than they usually get. Studies have found that children today spend less time engaged in creative or free ...

Swati Popat Vats, President of the Early Childhood Association, says, " There is no manual for parenting." She urges parents to prioritize free play in a child's early years. She emphasizes that ...

UW ECHO in Early Childhood increases the capacity of early childhood professionals to identify and implement best practices in areas that include early literacy, transitions, behavior support and ...