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 ...

It gives kids a mental boost and gets out their sillies at the same time.” Outdoor play can get messy, and that’s okay.

Now that the weather looks like it has finally turned the corner and warmer temperatures and sunshine are on the way, it’s exciting to think about children and adults enjoying more of the ...

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 ...

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 children to exercise ...

But today’s kids spend far less time ... necessary to create a high-quality outdoor play space in neighbourhoods. In her interviews with hundreds of children, one factor stood out: the freedom ...