With a "nice day outside," Charles Lavea told his daughters to go to the park. It didn't work out quite as he had imagined.

When I think back about my childhood, I often remember the time that I spent outside. Although my indoor options were not as numerous as today’s indoor options, I do have vivid memories of ...

The Franklin County Children’s Festival on Feb. 8 at Mt. Blue Campus drew large crowds for a day of hands-on activities, ...

For many kids, the countdown is on for getting back outside to play spring sports. There’s nothing like that first practice back on the field with your friends knowing the summer is on its way. Our ...

In an age where digital screens dominate much of our time, the critical importance of outdoor play for children’s development is often overlooked. Engaging in outdoor play is not just a leisure ...

For many kids, the countdown is on for getting back outside to play spring sports. There's nothing like that first practice back on the field with your friends knowing the summer is on its way.

A new statewide initiative aims to get New York kids off their phones and outside. Check your stash as soon as you can. A ...

Being active is just as important for adults as it is for kids. Regular physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being. A study published in the Journal ...

The latter says parents started reducing children's access to unsupervised outdoor free play in the 1980s out of media-fuelled safety fears, and the decline accelerated in the '90s. Haidt's rules ...

From zipping coats to turning book pages, simple tasks are becoming challenges for a generation raised on tablets. Here’s ...