Kids are not meant to be stuck indoors 24/7, and they naturally thrive when they play outside, says Meghan Fitzgerald, a former school principal and the cofounder of Tinkergarten, a company that ...

Besides dolls, action figures and stuffed animals, a board game is one gift that can actually impress the kid in your life. The best ones are entertaining and skill-building, whether they’re classics ...

Kids have always loved playing at being adults, from playing house to having pretend phones. And because its the 21st century, kids can also now play at being mom or dad with a play smartwatch. Some ...

Explore the best tablets for kids, tested by parents for durability, fun, and educational features. Find the perfect device ...

If you've ever wondered what Lightning McQueen from Cars would do in an off-road race, this game is where you can see what happens! Try out multiple challenges and learn who the fastest car in ...

Our country’s new normal left many parents asking themselves not just if they should introduce video games to their young children, but when. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended ...

Video games can get a bad rap when it comes to kids and mental health, but their impact on child development is often misunderstood. Gaming can be a powerful training tool for a variety of skills. If ...

COVID-19 has necessitated an unusual experiment with social distancing for most Americans. Most face-to-face contact has been reduced, including for kids. For many kids, returning to school has meant ...

Not all first-person shooter games are violent; some options, like Lovely Planet, offer a bright, challenging experience for older kids. Superhot may have disturbing scenes, but with parental ...

Remember the days of Neopets? Do you remember what it was like to care for your virtual pets? Well, Adopt Me! is like a spiritual successor except with less HTML and more 3D models. The whole game is ...

Much of Roblox’s $3.6 billion revenue in 2024 was made via in-game microtransactions, particularly through purchases of its ...

There’s still a lot of gloom in the video game business, but it’s not a universal feeling. Nick Button-Brown, chairman of Outright Games, feels like things are better in the market for kids games.