“Outdoor play is one of the types of play in a healthy ‘play diet’ for young children,” Wallace says. “There is so much evidence to support outdoor play as a healthy activity, and nature provides a ...

In the era of screens and structured activities, it’s easy to forget the simple joys and benefits of outdoor play for kids.

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

Growing up in Vermont, it was a bunch of kids, we’d have like five or six of us. But at TimberNook, it’s like 25 children out in the woods creating societies with natural materials. It’s a dream come ...

"This study shows if you do give outdoor time, children will be more physically active," Copeland told CBS News. "What happens in child care centers has important and lasting effects for children ...

Play is an essential part of childhood that teaches children to navigate challenges. Play contributes to maintaining happy, healthy, and productive families. Skip to main content ...

Nature is a kind of therapy at TimberNook, where children play in the woods to heal behavioral issues. Courtesy TimberNook. Jumping off rocks. Climbing trees. Hanging upside down. Spinning so fast ...