There are wooden log stumps children can climb on, hammocks to swing and rest in, a mud kitchen area, a sandbox, and several ...

Discover Bison’s Bluff Nature Playground in Schaumburg, a natural play space featuring climbing, stream play and family ...

'Feral child summer’ isn't just a social media catchphrase. Here’s how unstructured outdoor play builds stronger brains and lasting ties to nature. Free play in wild spaces challenges children to take ...

Kellie Vella is a Research Fellow with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. Madeleine Dobson is an Associate Investigator with the Australian Research Council ...

Part nature center, part children’s museum, Little Explorers Cafe hopes to become a community gathering space.

In Las Cruces, there’s no shortage of places to hike or take in the beautiful nature — and the City of Las Cruces came up with “Paint your Path,” a program to get teens outside this summer. The idea ...

The first question typically asked of parents enrolling their child in a crèche or nursery school is: boy or girl? Does it ...

Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re spending outdoors. Here’s why it’s so good for your vision. Research suggests ...

Imagine washing dishes by hand, minding your own business, when you look out the kitchen window and see a couple of adult black bears playing on your ...