Outdoor activities provide an excellent opportunity for children to develop their communication skills. Engaging in play and ...

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

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

Remember those good old days when you used to run outside every evening to play games with your friends, and came home tired and hungry? Those were the golden days, weren’t they? However, nowadays, ...

Before she became a famous scientist and inventor, Temple Grandin was a kid who liked to play outside. "I absolutely loved flying kites," she said. "We would just make up our own games — go sit in the ...

While traveling with kids can be a logistical challenge, it's totally worth it: there's nothing quite as magical as seeing ...

BUFFALO GAP, Texas — Many children enjoy playing outside and getting out of the house, even when they’re in childcare. With it being so hot recently, many daycares are taking precautions for the ...

Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re spending outdoors. Here’s why it’s so good for your vision. Research suggests ...