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 ...

While I, too, am currently addicted to my phone, I didn't have one as a kid, which meant that my free time was truly free—to ride my bike, play with friends, read, draw, and spend time in the woods.

Speaking with our correspondent, one of the founders, Dr Tosin Adeniyi, said outdoor play not only allows children to have fun and enjoy themselves, but it also plays a vital role in their overall ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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, ...

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 ...