In the first installment of Parents' new advice column, our expert Emily Edlynn explains how to convince kids to play outside ...

Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from ...

My kids and our neighbors' kids play outside without adults in the afternoon. It reminds me of the childhood I had with unstructured play.

The charity's chief executive, Emily Robinson, said: "Unfortunately, when you get loads of signs that say No Ball Games, it absolutely prevents children from going out and playing. "Across London ...