Winter's arrival often confines children indoors, increasing screen time. Parents can counter this by fostering STEM learning ...

If you were to walk in to my house on any given day you would see an abundance of toys. Barbies and baby dolls litter the playroom floor and I’m constantly finding stuffed animals lining my sofa.

If you find yourself despairing at such choices, help is at hand. Thanks to a growing understanding of the cognitive benefits of certain toys, we now have a better idea about the relative merits of ...