UBC pediatric and injury prevention expert Dr. Mariana Brussoni reveals why risky play is so important for children’s health and development. With school out for another month, summer outdoor ...

I don’t know about your children, but no amount of water play is enough for my kids. My toddler was ready to run through sprinklers the moment the temperature hit 70 degrees, and even my baby is ...

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 ...

With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?

Did you know that as well as learning about nature, children who play outside develop better language skills, are fitter, and have fewer behavioural problems? Research shows that children use five ...

In today's fast-paced digital age, it's become increasingly common for children to spend more time indoors, glued to screens, rather than playing outside. While technology has its advantages ...

Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from curious kids into confident, intelligent, and physically capable young adults.

Mary Sauer is a freelance parenting and health writer living in Kansas City. Parents like me are coming to understand what science has been saying for years: Children need more free-range outdoor ...

My husband and I grew up playing outdoors unsupervised and wanted the same for our kids. We've worked with other parents in our neighborhood to create the same environment where we live. It's ...