Whenever we have nice weather it's fun to take kids to a great outdoor playground. This can really benefit you as a Mom! The ...

So why have kids been cooped up inside during recess ... spent the weekend shoveling snow from around the playground to help make outdoor recess more likely in the coming days.

Harvesting the energy kids use on playgrounds could power a new generation of interactive outdoor toys. Ben Rooney reports. Photo: Getty Images.