Parents and caregivers know the joy of watching children erupt in laughter as they swing, slide, and explore their local playground. But beyond the sm...
How do we encourage kids to play outside in more physically engaging activities?
Splash pads are becoming increasingly popular. More than ever, you can find splash pads in parks, shopping centers, and urban areas. There are lots of...
Nurturing young children’s bodies and minds is essential for a happy and healthy upbringing. A great way to help wee ones grow and socialize is to pro...
Compared to past generations, children nowadays often have fewer brothers and sisters, and a smaller extended family. With more working moms, single-p...
Getting bumps and bruises on the playground was like a rite of passage growing up. And the bigger the bruise or injury, the cooler you seemed to be.
Parks were not a natural occurrence when they first started to appear. They came about as intentional landscapes crafted by people to produce a place ...
It is often said that "it takes a village to raise a child". However, sometimes it isn’t a child that the village needs to be concerned with: it’s a s...
Getting outside is a great way to encourage the entire family to stay active and build good health. However, summer brings more than just opportunitie...
Smartphones, tablets, and portable screens are ubiquitous in modern America. Too often, kids sit stationary with their eyes glued to their smartphones...