In an era of packed schedules, screen time, and intense focus on school readiness, many children are playing less than in previous generations, which harms development.

With the help of their stuffed animals or figurines, many toddlers and preschoolers play “teacher,” “doctor” or “firefighter,” drawing early inspiration from the careers they observe in their ...

From a biological, evolutionary perspective, the primary purpose of play is to promote skill learning. Play is nature's way of assuring that young mammals, including young humans, will practice and ...

Katy Meeuwissen does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Synchronicity has brought one of the nation’s great playground designers to Chattanooga at a time when Rachel Bush, Kathryn Truman and Morgan Garner commented on the vital importance of recess to a ...

KOIN 6 Chief Meteorologist Josh Cozart takes a look back at the flood of 1996 in a KOIN 6 special story on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5pm on KOIN 6 News. KOIN 6 Chief Meteorologist Josh Cozart ...