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 ...

Some young children are virtual shut-ins, rarely leaving their homes to play, a new poll shows. About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, the University of ...

(WXYZ) — Extreme heat can be especially dangerous to children. As the high temperatures continue, how safe is it for children to play outdoors? People often view ...

Playtime is not only a source of fun for children — it's essential to their development and mental health. Over the past 30 years, researchers have seen a decline in children’s unstructured outdoor ...

For plenty of us grown-ups, the time spent running around our neighborhoods or hanging by the playground swings was a highlight of our childhood. Kids today often can’t say the same, though. New ...

As some readers of this column may have noticed, I keep gently reminding (or perhaps the word is hectoring) parents to step back to allow children to step up. What, though, if a tot doesn’t WANT to ...

When TikToker @.jmara was volunteering at her daughter’s school as a recess monitor, she somehow ended up with five extra kids in her class. Her daughter’s teacher, Miss Woods, counted out 14 kids for ...

Next time your children run out to splash around in the puddle, don’t stop them. Let your kids play in the mud and get dirty outside, even if you are a clean freak. Yes, this will create a mess and ...

Susan Lorincz, 59, claimed 35-year-old Ajike “AJ” Owens’ kids were trespassing on her Ocala, Fla., property and threatened to beat her up in June 2023 FACEBOOK; MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Susan ...

Amanda Yochum manages overnight childcare centers where kids play, learn, and thrive while their parents work night shifts.