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.

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

An electric ride-on toy car or truck encourages outdoor play, boosts motor skills, and gives young enthusiasts their first taste of independence.

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.

New research published in Acta Paediatrica suggests that children who engage in outdoor play during their preschool years have a lower risk of developing obesity later in childhood.

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Shading buildings with trees can also reduce cooling costs. In 25 years of consulting on children’s outdoor play spaces globally, I have seen how trees and plants can enrich children’s play. Research ...

And it’s not all on parents. Outdoor Play Canada wants to change government policy to encourage more outdoor play.

Specifically, almost one-fifth of the effects of screen time on daily living skills were mediated by outdoor play, meaning that increasing outdoor play time could reduce the negative effects of ...