An electric ride-on toy car or truck encourages outdoor play, boosts motor skills, and gives young enthusiasts their first taste of independence. From realistic cars and pickup trucks to UTVs, ...

New research shows how outdoor parks provide opportunities for children to engage in risky play and develop independence and problem-solving skills.

Even a half-hour of independent outdoor play after a day at childcare makes a difference in kids’ motor skill development, researchers reported in the Journal of Sports Sciences.

Looking for a way to unplug the kids this summer? From splashy water play to backyard BBQ fun and imaginative pirate escapes, these toys deliver all the excitement—no WiFi required. Whether your ...

Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from curious kids into confident, intelligent, and physically capable young adults.

“Outdoor play is an incredibly important factor in our children’s health. Now more than ever, we must champion our local playgrounds to save them from further decline,” concludes Leahey.

We suggest that parents and caregivers encourage outdoor play habits in their children at an early age, as this may help prevent obesity later in life." Takahiro Tsuge, MPH, ...

Tempt your kids away from screens with the best outdoor toys for all ages. Some of our top picks are from Little Tikes, Haba, GoSports and more.

News; UK News; Parenting; Millions of kids are heartbreakingly growing up without outdoor play or nature areas More than five million parents have said their children have no access to outdoor ...