Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Getty Images Remember those good old days when you used to run outside every evening to play games with your friends ...

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 my time ...

In a time when screens dominate children's attention, I couldn't be happier that my kids have found a different way to spend their days — playing outside with our next-door neighbors nearly every ...

A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 500 children ages 8 to 12 across the United ...

Getting the older kids to spend time outdoors can be difficult in this digitally-dominated society. Video games, social media and constant screen time make convincing them to trade their devices for ...

A "No ball games" culture means outdoor play is being "squeezed out" of children's lives, according to a major new report. And there are calls on the government to review the use of these signs in ...

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 ...

'Tis the season for outdoor fun. As the weather warms up across the country and the days get longer, parents may be seeking the best outdoor games for kids. Thankfully, there are plenty to consider, ...

Are the kids at your Thanksgiving celebration being too loud? Or, more likely, too quiet—bathed in the glow of an iPhone? Here's a solution: Open the door. Especially if there are cousins around, give ...

On average, children in the Netherlands are playing outside slightly more often than two years ago, according to research by Jantje Beton and the industry association Spelen & Bewegen (Play & Move).