Playtime isn’t just all fun and games. Kids learn important developmental and social skills through playing with others and by themselves. Associative play is one of the six stages of play — a ...

What Are the Stages of Play? In 1932, sociologist Mildren Parten identified six stages of children’s play. All kids develop differently, so there are no set ages for each type of play. Unoccupied play ...

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The way children play teaches us a lot about enjoying each other’s company while maintaining a sense of individuality. Here’s how “parallel play” strengthens romantic relationships. As you progress ...

Corrected: This story has been updated to more accurately describe how Mansfield Elementary’s test scores compare to those of other schools in Connecticut. When the doors to Mansfield Elementary ...

In conversations about autism and well-being, play is often misunderstood or overlooked entirely. Too often, play is framed as a childhood activity, a break from “real” learning, or something to be ...