In an age where digital screens dominate much of our time, the critical importance of outdoor play for children’s development ...

By Head Start Spending time outdoors every day is a rich and important part of Head Start’s chosen research-based curriculum ...

In the era of screens and structured activities, it’s easy to forget the simple joys and benefits of outdoor play for kids.

Some children are increasingly alienated from ... and overall human development. Outdoor play fosters sensorimotor skill development, builds confidence, and nurtures psychological independence.

Rates of nearsightedness, or myopia, are skyrocketing in kids—and scientists say it has to do with how little time they’re spending outdoors. Here’s why it’s so good for your vision.