Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from ...

Play-based activities create fun opportunities to model empathy and respect for differences. You can use M&M’s to help teach ...

Play should be a core feature of children's health care in forthcoming plans for the future of the NHS, according to a new ...

This shows them that you're turn taking in your chats, as well as your play. See printable handouts for this activity below. You don't always need to go to the shops to buy objects for your ...

Hyenas stage mock brawls, cats spin in circles chasing their tails, octopuses play push-and-pull with bottles, dogs bury ...

Make sure to switch who is in the middle regularly, especially if your child is struggling to catch the ball. See printable handouts for this activity below.

Queen of Commonsense Parenting" Maggie Dent tells parents to save money on organised activities, and let young children roam instead.