October 9, 2025 - For Chelsea Duran, returning to high school for her senior year means being on high alert, watching over her shoulder for immigration enforcement agents. Jumping off rocks. Climbing ...

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 ...

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 ...

For more than 10 years, Chris and Martin Kratt have invited kids on wild and fun creature adventures worldwide on Wild Kratts. But their interest in nature isn’t something they simply learned in a ...

Surveys consistently show that kids want to play outside and want some independence. They crave the chance to meet up with friends in person, without adults hovering or directing every move. Yet, ...

A new documentary, now on Netflix, shows how disconnected from one another Americans have become—and also how cohesive some ...

Is it just me or are screens dominating much of our children’s (and our own!) lives? It seems like a good time to remind all of us, parents and non-parents, that the importance of outdoor activities ...

The Children's Museum in Easton is renovating its outdoor play area, the Wild Place, with new play structures and greenery. The renovations, costing $400,000, are funded by private donations and a ...

Looking for fun ways to keep your little ones active during the chilly months? This guide shares the best Winter Outdoor Activities for toddlers and preschoolers, blending sensory play, art, movement, ...

Children's outdoor play has been linked to an array of benefits, including social skills, creativity, and stress relief. Outdoor play has been falling in recent years, but COVID-19 may be sparking a ...

Warm rains are falling, azaleas are blooming and the spartina grass is slowly returning to its vibrant green hue. Spring has arrived in the Lowcountry, and now is the perfect time to get the kids ...

Nature is a kind of therapy at TimberNook, where children play in the woods to heal behavioral issues. Courtesy TimberNook. Jumping off rocks. Climbing trees. Hanging upside down. Spinning so fast it ...