With freezing temperatures on the way, Dr. Katherine Gandert, MD says kids should take frequent breaks.

Heading outside for some wintertime fun like sledding, throwing snowballs or ice skating can be a sure-fire cure for cabin ...

When my kids tumble into the car after an afternoon spent outside with muddy knees, tangled hair and stories about the worms they found or the forts they built, they are lit up. They are calm. They ...

When I was a kid, my parents constantly told me to go play outside. I lived in a town where kids knocked on each other’s doors to ask if their friends could “come out and play,” rode their bikes in ...

Studies show that adults who make time for playful outdoor activity experience lower stress, stronger relationships, and sharper creativity—proof that play isn’t just for kids. The first Saturday of ...