"By playing in nature, children can build their physical capabilities— [such as] balance, fitness, and strength. And, as they play with others, they learn valuable negotiation skills, concepts of ...

MISHAWAKA — Newly launched this year, the Wildsong Early Learning Community will offer a couple of days for children to enjoy nature play at The Mishawaka Res as a way for families to learn more about ...

'Feral child summer’ isn't just a social media catchphrase. Here’s how unstructured outdoor play builds stronger brains and lasting ties to nature. Free play in wild spaces challenges children to take ...

At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Little Critters: Nature Play area, young children and their caregivers can have fun with free, nature-based play activities Mike Bock At 10 a.m. on a sunny Tuesday, ...

You might not have ever told your daughter about the social norm of girls playing with dolls, but one day she tells you its her favourite toy. Is this society's doing? Or something in nature?

When I was a kid, my parents constantly told me to go play outside. I lived in a town where kids knocked on each other’s doors to ask if their friends could “come out and play,” rode their bikes in ...

Getting the older kids to spend time outdoors can be difficult in this digitally-dominated society. Video games, social media ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to ...

Spending purposeful time in nature benefits kids in many ways, says an educator from Council Oak Montessori School in Blue Island. When Council Oak Montessori School moved to its Blue Island location ...