Fresh air and exercise may be going by the wayside for little ones, suggests a new study that found preschoolers in child care centers often don't get enough outdoor play time. The new research, ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Enjoying the playground. Image by Tim Sandle. Safe outdoor spaces for children to play, such as public parks and playgrounds, provide the opportunity for ...

WE all love it when the weather brightens up, and it’s an opportunity for the whole family to enjoy the great outdoors and get some fresh air. But while our kids’ love the opportunity to dig their ...

Retailers and manufacturers operating in the children’s outdoor play equipment market are responding by emphasizing build quality, material choices, and structural design. Play equipment that visibly ...