Playing outside can help meet the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for daily physical activity, which is 3 hours a day for ages 3-5 and at least one hour of moderate to vigorous ...

“Kids like to play with adults — so adults can model what they want their kids to do by doing it with them,” said Rebecca London, a professor of sociology at UC Santa Cruz.

It can be a challenge get a child to let go of the apron strings without feeling forced and resentful and scared.

One way to cook dinner in peace is to let your kid go play outside. However, the dangers of running around in the street may pose threats to children, and legal action for parents. Texas law doesn ...

She continues: "Parents are often very fearful of letting their children go outside alone, however, by the age of 11, it is often inevitable that they will begin to walk to school by themselves or ...

Kids today spend 35% less time outdoors than their parents. Experts say early exposure to nature boosts happiness, focus, and creativity. A Growing Concern Over Outdoor Play ...

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.

It’s spring — a great time for children to play outside, walk to the store or even climb a tree. And three states — Florida, Georgia, and Missouri — have just passed legislation declaring it is not ...

At a time when more kids are staying inside, glued to screens, a substantial body of research connects the dots between independent, outdoor play and a child’s well-being.