Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Outdoor play helps children learn skills, develop physical strength, and benefits mental well-being. Time outdoors can also provide an opportunity to make friends. Outdoor play comes in many forms. It ...

We’ve all become accustomed to a hurried lifestyle, but every child needs some free time to play — and outdoor play benefits kids physically, socially and emotionally. Once the children are outside, ...

Enjoying the playground. 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 ...

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Combat childhood myopia by balancing screen time with outdoor play to ensure healthy eye development. Prioritize natural ...

December 4, 2025 - A new literacy intervention program is being rolled out in San Diego, Alameda, San Mateo and Riverside counties, to help teenagers in juvenile detention grasp the basics of reading.

American children spend over three times as many hours in front of screens as they do outdoors. As children get older, their screen time increases on average, too, giving them less time to spend ...

Outdoor play is very important for kids. It helps them grow strong and smart. Playing outside makes their bodies healthy. It also boosts their brains and helps them learn better. Outdoor time reduces ...

Protecting children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play has taken on new urgency due to climate change. Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science and ...