Maybe phubbing your partner isn't all that bad if you're both doing it... right? Pekic / Getty Images You might have heard the term “parallel play” floating around, and if it makes you think of ...

Discover how 'Parallel Play' is transforming relationships by offering a refreshing approach to intimacy and connection. This ...

Playtime isn’t just all fun and games. Kids learn important developmental and social skills through playing with others and by themselves. Associative play is one of the six stages of play — a ...

The way children play teaches us a lot about enjoying each other’s company while maintaining a sense of individuality. Here’s how “parallel play” strengthens romantic relationships. As you progress ...

From “situationships” to “pink flags,” many dating and relationship terms have made the rounds on social media in recent years. But one that’s particularly impactful is “parallel play.” This concept ...

When toddlers engage in parallel play, the children play adjacent to each other, but do not try to influence one another’s behavior. Apparently, parallel play can extend well into adulthood and to the ...

“Want to read quietly next to each other in Riverside Park?” I texted a friend one Sunday afternoon in July. I was exhausted from staying out too late the night before and filled with the dread that ...