It’s spring — a great time for children to play outside, walk to the store or even climb a tree. And three states — Florida, ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms.

Did you know that as well as learning about nature, children who play outside develop better language skills, are fitter, and have fewer behavioural problems? Research shows that children use five ...

Did you know that children who spend at least an hour a day playing outside are 50% more likely to develop stronger social ...

Down the hill, other children play at another whale drum ... students with all kinds of abilities enjoying the accessible outdoor instruments and believes they will provide as much love of ...

At a time when more kids are staying inside, glued to screens, a substantial body of research connects the dots between independent, outdoor play and a child’s well-being. Still, we’re nervous ...

Why Are Kids Spending More Time Indoors? Children today spend 35% less time playing outside than their parents did, according to recent findings. Increased screen time, safety concerns ...

Emily Fields' three kids—a boy, age four, and two girls, ages 6 and 8—were playing outside. The Fields live in the quiet town of Pearisburg in rural western Virginia. It was there, on a May ...

Let your kids play in the mud and get dirty outside, even if you are a clean freak. Yes, this will create a mess and result in a lot of clean-up for the caregiver. Moreover, it might make a ...