On any given afternoon, when I look in my backyard, I'll see multiple kids who aren't mine. In addition to my own two children, plenty of neighborhood kids come by to play. If my kids are inside ...

Here’s a quick look at why nature makes kids happy, as well as some tips for turning your backyard into a mini birding sanctuary. “Many studies have shown that spending time outside in nature ...

Even the simplest outdoor play teaches kids skills in a fun, hands-on way that nothing else can—especially not a screen. Kids just think they’re playing and having fun together, but in the ...

When your mini mes are especially reluctant to get out the door, having the right outdoor games for kids is the perfect incentive. And listen, it's not just that getting them outside affords you ...

Here’s how to get kids crawling around your backyard. —notebook for observations; kids will use this to list bugs and note things like size, color, location, etc. —4 sticks and string ...

There's no need to wait for a trip to a national park. Nature is all around, if you know where to look. As every parent knows, sending kids to play outside is harder than it sounds. There can be a ...

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 ...

The idea was to give a place for kids in the neighborhood to congregate during the winter time. "I had somebody come in and make an estimate on building a rink in the yard, but the number they ...