Big stacking blocks are a great development toy that can last beyond the toddler years. They have enriching benefits that ...

The Block Party program offered by Purdue Extension provides events that include free play with blocks of all types and sizes for families and their children ages 8 months to 8 years. Parents interact ...

What do puzzles, gymnastics, writing and using maps all have in common? They all rely on people's ability to visualize objects as they spin, flip or turn in space, without physically moving them. This ...

Saying things like, “My child is so busy,” has become a bit of a status symbol for parents who want to raise kids who are prepared for the real world. Ironically, overscheduled kids are actually ...

Children milled about inside the colorfully decorated Head Start classroom, taking turns brushing their teeth and playing ...