Summer is the perfect time to encourage children to get active, whether that’s playing sports or going for a swim. Dr Allan ...

Such is the case for poor Furby the Cockatoo, who, while being right next door, can’t join the fun at the neighbor’s pool ...

Finding ways to encourage children to play in places such as driveways, courtyards and on their streets can help with their ...

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?

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The New York Rangers blamed their own lackluster play for getting coach Peter Laviolette fired but said that "outside noise" this season contributed to their disastrous drop in ...

Play experts want to ban "no ball games" signs and protect playtime during school breaks, to reduce the time children spend ...

One way to cook dinner in peace is to let your kid go play outside. However, the dangers of running around in the street may pose threats to children, and legal action for parents. Texas law doesn ...

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.

Fears of bullying and the dangers posed by traffic are putting children off playing outdoors this summer, a survey showed today. A poll of 800 youngsters aged four to 16 for the Children's Society ...

It’s spring — a great time for children to play outside, walk to the store or even climb a tree. And three states — Florida, Georgia, and Missouri — have just passed legislation declaring it is not ...

Kids today spend 35% less time outdoors than their parents. Experts say early exposure to nature boosts happiness, focus, and creativity. A Growing Concern Over Outdoor Play ...

Playing alone outside falls under this law. Texas law suggests that children cannot be left at home until they mature enough, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.