Project Play Western New York awarded $40,000 in grants, allowing 12 organizations to run free play programs during the February school break.

Today, with technology everywhere, kids can play games on their gadgets and stay at home. It is common to see a toddler or baby play games or watch a kids’ show on their parents’ gadget. While we all ...

In an era dominated by screens, more parents are searching for ways to give their kids something they feel has quietly disappeared: freedom, confidence and far less time glued to devices. A ...

Kids playing outside in Little Silver, N.J., on Sept. 2. The Balance Project wants to remake the town to encourage more childhood independence. Story Charlotte Alter Molly Moscatiello, age 7, started ...