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

When I was a kid, my parents constantly told me to go play outside. I lived in a town where kids knocked on each other’s doors to ask if their friends could “come out and play,” rode their bikes in ...

In today’s digital age, children are often found immersed in screens, spending hours indoors playing video games, watching ...

In a world in which structured activity (Pynn; Watchman), resumé building, and indoor tendencies (Cleland) abound—and outdoor play has proven to be the safest way to play due to pandemic ...

Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Safe outdoor spaces for children to play, such as public parks and playgrounds, provide the opportunity for ...

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As Atlantic Canadians hunker down and brace for winter storm systems, paediatricians are concerned that children will not ...

The best outdoor toys keep your kids happy playing outside all day. There are many benefits of outdoor play for children and their development, says Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, a psychologist and ...

I'm a mom of two and a Montessori teacher. Maria Montessori was one of the first advocates for nature-based play. There are proven benefits for kids spending time outside, both for physical and mental ...