In an age where digital screens dominate much of our time, the critical importance of outdoor play for children’s development is often overlooked. Engaging in outdoor play is not just a leisure ...

It’s critical now-a-days that we encourage young children to play outdoors and away from their tech gadgets. City Garden Waldorf School is teaching us how important it is to incorporate outdoor free ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from local child development experts on how we can be better parents ...

A children's activity area. — Image by © Tim Sandle. A children's activity area. — Image by © Tim Sandle. Between 2011 and 2023, public playground budgets fell ...

Dr. Erica Lee, a psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses the importance of outdoor play for children. Dr. Erica Lee, a psychologist at Boston Children's Hospital, discusses the ...

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 ...

Play is an expected part of childhood. In fact, play is an essential part of childhood. The importance of play, particularly unstructured, free play, has been well documented. We witness this not only ...

Did your mother ever tell you to go outside and play? If so, she was one smart lady. Research overwhelmingly supports the need for children to experience the outdoors often and in a variety of ways.

Micromanaging children and restricting their access to independent outdoor play is a key reason children and teens are in the midst of a mental health national emergency. The results of a landmark ...

The new day care operation to be based in Redmond, is part of a broad nature-based developmental program. It emphasizes kids getting outdoors to help early learning. News release from certified ...