In an age where digital screens dominate much of our time, the critical importance of outdoor play for children’s development ...

Kids’ play started to change in the 1980s, many experts say, after a series of high-profile kidnapping cases, including the disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.These cases didn’t actually ...

“Outdoor play is an incredibly important factor in our children’s health. Now more than ever, we must champion our local playgrounds to save them from further decline,” concludes Leahey.

Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from curious kids into confident, intelligent, and physically capable young adults.

From wooden toys to outdoor play, parents and educators are driving the push to delay kids’ tech exposure in favor of more hands-on experiences. About 68% of parents with children under 6 say ...

Even a half-hour of independent outdoor play after a day at childcare makes a difference in kids’ motor skill development, researchers reported in the Journal of Sports Sciences.

We suggest that parents and caregivers encourage outdoor play habits in their children at an early age, as this may help prevent obesity later in life." Takahiro Tsuge, MPH, ...

UPLAND, Calif., May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiny Land, a beloved children's toy brand celebrated for its sleek modern design and eco-conscious values, proudly presents the DuoPlay Mud Kitchen for ...

Check how limited outdoor play affects children’s mental health, leading to anxiety, emotional issues, poor cognition, and social challenges.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - One Elementary School teacher is looking to enhance her students’ learning through outdoor play. Rebecca Diebold is a first-year teacher at Knightsville Elementary School ...

DENVER — A new outdoor play area has opened at Denver's City Park. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) opened Nature Play, a four-acre natural play experience outside the southwest ...