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 ...

As a father to four children I’ve always been fascinated at the various stages of development for each of my children. One second they can’t hold up their own head, and the next, they are running ...

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 ...