A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The ...

Busy kids aren't always better off, research shows too many activities can backfire. Why balance, boredom, and free play ...

Raising children is a quite an experiment in applied philosophy. Parents have theories and their children put them to the test. Of course, by the time the results are in, so many theories have come ...

In the previous edition of Goal Posts, I wrote about the absence of informal, unstructured play in today’s culture. There is certainly a place for organized sports in society, as coaches, camps, and ...

Children's mental health has become one of the most talked-about topics in parenting, education, and medicine over the past ...

Unstructured play is a vital part of childhood that allows your child to explore and learn without strict rules or adult direction. It creates opportunities for imagination and discovery in a natural, ...

Re “A look beyond smartphones for teen troubles,” (Page A1, April 23): Anyone who has ever spent time with a 6-year-old who is accustomed to nonstructured play can clearly see the benefit for the ...