Problem-solving games for dogs are often promoted as universal mental enrichment tools. The footage shows how dogs respond very differently depending on prior experience, motivation, and communication ...

Amid the digital revolution sweeping the globe, video games have become a fundamental component in the lives of children and ...

Without any kind of conscious effort, many of the things parents naturally did in the 70s and 80s taught their kids to be independent adults.

It wasn't the discipline or the structure that shaped how they cope—it was the fact that they always had to figure it out alone.

Yet there is clear evidence that adults benefit from playfulness just as children do. Research shows that adults who engage ...

Loneliness among older Australians is a growing public health concern, increasing the risk of depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. New research from Monash University has ...

For 23 years, I’ve taught high school math. And for 23 years, I’ve been told by people that they either are a “math person” or they are not. I get it: Math isn’t easy. Movies and TV shows make it look ...

According to Dr. Alanna Stetson, president of PEI Association of Optometrists, while prolonged use of digital devices can cause temporary discomfort and eyestrain, it will not lead to permanent damage ...

A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 500 children ages 8 to 12 across the United ...

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and ...

If only we can bottle up our children’s school-aged years and savor them forever! As our kids grow into their own ...