Research shows that rural maternal fears aren't that different from urban fears. With children's outdoor play declining in many places across the United States and Canada, it's more important than ...

Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Safe outdoor spaces for children to play, such as public parks and playgrounds, provide the opportunity for ...

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

Jumping off rocks. Climbing trees. Hanging upside down. Spinning so fast it would make an adult dizzy. Meet Angela Hanscom, an occupational therapist who has come to the conclusion that children need ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Children are designed, by nature, to play with other children independently of adults. Generally, the best place for them to play is outdoors, partly for the fresh air, vigorous exercise, the ...

The best outdoor toys keep your kids happy playing outside all day. There are many benefits of outdoor play for children and their development, says Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, a psychologist and ...

As Atlantic Canadians hunker down and brace for winter storm systems, paediatricians are concerned that children will not ...

One of the largest free outdoor education events for children in the Midwest will welcome thousands of participants to Winton Woods Harbor One of the largest free outdoor education events for children ...

Schools across the country are closed. Parks and playgrounds are roped off. Even playdates have gone virtual all in the name of social distancing. Amid coronavirus, families are forced to figure out ...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Children's Museum of Indianapolis could see a big bump in attendance from its $24.5 million outdoor attraction slated to open this month. The new Riley Children's Health Sports ...