NPR's Juana Summers speaks with research professor Peter Gray about the connection between the decline of children's mental health and the decline of independent play. We've been hearing a lot about ...

Carlos, a six-year-old Hispanic American diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is primarily non-verbal. At age two, he was removed from his home due to abuse and neglect. Carlos and his four ...

“The ability for kids to adapt and have fun … we just mess it up a lot of time.” The words are from Jeff Francoeur, a former standout major league outfielder. He is now a youth sports podcaster and a ...

Summer vacations often look different than they used to. Children may prefer tablet time to pool time, spending days on their phones instead of in the sun, or connecting with friends through gaming ...