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Free Play Is Doing More Work Than It Looks Like
Undirected, unrestricted time for play is no mere diversion from learning—it is the foundation of a child’s ability to master key skills that could…
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Free play, video games, screens and risk — the half of childhood that adults are quickest to schedule away.
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Video Game Age Ratings Explained: What They Mean and What They Miss
Video game age ratings are a common first reference point for parents seeking to decide whether a game is suitable for their child. But what do those…
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Loot Boxes and Why Parents and Regulators Are Worried
It is more than a fun feature in the game.
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Screen Time Is the Wrong Measure — Here Is a Better One
When it comes to monitoring a child's screen time, the simple tally of daily hours isn't the most useful answer. Beyond the stopwatch lies a more…
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How Risky Play Builds Children's Competence and Health
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) argues that the goal of play provision should not be to eliminate risk, but to weigh up the risks and…