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

Check how limited outdoor play affects children’s mental health, leading to anxiety, emotional issues, poor cognition, and ...

More than half of children expected to spend more time indoors than playing outside this summer, survey finds. By MEIKE LEONARD. Published: 20:58 EDT, 20 July 2024 | Updated: 21:03 EDT, 20 July 2024 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?

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.

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 ...