Many parents are determined to keep their children’s environments clean, safe and free from harmful substances. But in doing so, they may be unintentionally increasing their child’s risk of developing ...

Although nature-based play spaces for children that include plants, trees, and rocks are growing in popularity, there is relatively little empirical evidence to support anecdotal claims that playing ...

I’ll be honest: just the thought of spending the summer in non-stop mom mode has me firing up my espresso ...

At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Little Critters: Nature Play area, young children and their caregivers can have fun with free, nature-based play activities Mike Bock At 10 a.m. on a sunny Tuesday, ...

Children and their families spent Tuesday morning exploring nature during the Imagi-Nature Playgroup at Hermon Woodlands ...

Summer is the perfect time for children to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. However, with tablets and so many other digital distractions, outdoor play can easily take a backseat. As screen time ...

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

Children no longer play freely in driveways, on their streets or in urban parks and courtyards. In many places, children’s freedom to roam has been diminishing for generations, but the pandemic has ...

The new exploration area features a woven den, carved logs and a rope swing.

Preschool-age children are most engaged in pretend play 10–15 minutes after playing begins. In addition, girls exhibit higher organizational skills, according to a study conducted by researchers from ...

However, many parents find themselves competing with tablets, video games, streaming services, and smartphones for their kids ...