In an age where digital screens dominate much of our time, the critical importance of outdoor play for children’s development is often overlooked. Engaging in outdoor play is not just a leisure ...

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 ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms ...

In the golden age of playgrounds, outdoor community play areas encouraged imagination, adventure, and even risk-taking. Rather than today's cookie-cutter spaces that offer little enrichment or ...

Some may call your style of outdoor therapy radical and progressive, others might see it as common sense. How do you describe it? I think of it more like a restoration. I don’t think this is a ...

Tempt your kids away from screens with the best outdoor toys for all ages. Some of our top picks are from Little Tikes, Haba, GoSports and more.

New research shows how outdoor parks provide opportunities for children to engage in risky play and develop independence and problem-solving skills.

Want to protect nature, curb pollution, and slow climate change? It is as easy as telling your children to go play outdoors according to a study from the University of British Columbia.

Outdoor Play Canada has said that sending kids out to play is one of the best thing we can do for their health, which is why it's somewhat ironic that attempts to preserve health during a pandemic ...

From Gore-Tex to Primaloft, we take a comprehensive look at some of the best and most popular materials that are used in the construction of outdoor gear. These fabrics, insulators, and other ...

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, ...