A new study is exposing the risks of giving your child a smartphone before age 13. During the summer, you would expect kids to be playing outside of enjoying the pool. But this study shows that isn’t ...

Could making your kid play outside help prevent nearsightedness later? A Chinese study published Tuesday suggests it can. With 30 percent of Americans suffering from myopia, and closer to 40 ...

Poor children's access to outdoor play spaces may be compromised by the safety of their neighborhoods and the decrease in parks and open spaces in urban areas.

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 ...

Lack of play hurting child development, especially in poor countries. FIVE-year-old Hennock loves to run and dreams of being a pilot. And despite living in one of the poorest countries on earth ...

Parents can play outside with their kids. Even kicking or throwing a ball around is good--not only would this allow the children to get the fun of playing outside, but it would also help foster ...

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

Granted, outdoor play during the winter requires a bit more effort than outdoor play during the spring, summer, or fall. You can't just push your kids out the door when it's freezing cold or snowing.

Children Should Play Outside Alone—Here’s How Teach, plan, supervise, and let go. Published: Apr 22, 2019 Rachel Walker (Photo: Akela - From Alp To Alp/Stocksy) Share. Share to ...

Yes, Your Kids Can Play Outside All Winter. ... Or tell the kids to try playing outdoors for just 10 minutes: “What we see is 10 turns into 20, which turns into 30,” said Larsen.