LAUSD officials opened an outside learning area at Normont Early Education Center, offering toddlers and preschoolers a green ...

Retrospec reports that 96% of parents agree outdoor time boosts kids' moods, though many struggle with screen time ...

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 ...

Winnipeg, CA - January 23, 2026 - Refresh Sports, a family-focused toy brand dedicated to inspiring active, screen-free ...

This story is sponsored by Lifetime Products. As summer approaches, children ditch their snow boots and put on their sneakers to play outside in the sun. The right play activities can go beyond ...

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 ...

It’s that time when the holidays are around the corner, and the cold starts to creep in at night and in the morning. Colder temperatures signal a change in seasons, the need for coats, hats, and ...

Outdoor play is very important for kids. It helps them grow strong and smart. Playing outside makes their bodies healthy. It also boosts their brains and helps them learn better. Outdoor time reduces ...

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

American children spend over three times as many hours in front of screens as they do outdoors. As children get older, their screen time increases on average, too, giving them less time to spend ...

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 ...