For parents of children with autism, some might be understandably hesitant to put them in sports or other leisure activities. But they should take comfort in knowing there are still a lot of good ...

The holiday season is upon us, and everyone is racing to find the best presents. Some years, it can be hard to find the right ...

As the school year winds down and many traditional sports seasons like basketball and baseball come to a close, not every child is jumping into summer leagues or travel ball. Some may not have the ...

If you’re preparing to register your child for summer sports camps and fall, team sports, Nirav Pandya, MD, orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, has some suggestions for how to ...

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...

In most cases, playing sports is a healthy thing to do. In fact, there have been efforts such the Aspen Institute’s Project Play to get more kids to play sports, to enjoy all of the social, mental, ...

Youth sports in the U.S. are diverging according to income -- more middle- and lower-income students quitting athletics while participation among wealthier children is rising. The typical family with ...

Social media use among children has surged more than 200% since before COVID, while reading, sports and creative activities ...