When young children engage in learning that connects them to the natural world, they experience social and emotional benefits ...

Kids in daycare and preschool may not be getting enough physical activity, according to a new study. Preschoolers in the Seattle study spent just a half hour playing outside and were offered less than ...

Go to a free event for kids at your local library or a book, craft, or hardware store. Have a DIY spa day. Have a tea party.

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes the ever-pressing question for parents — "How are we going to keep the ...

Physical activity — primarily in the form of active play — promotes young children’s physical, mental, emotional and social health. It can also influence how active people will be later in life. It’s ...

Physical activity is a crucial requirement for healthy development in young children. Lack of adequate physical activity interferes with childhood development and increases the risk of obesity, ...

The leading organization of pediatricians in the United States recently released a study showing that most children are not getting enough exercise each day. According to the American Academy of ...

We often hear messages in the media that children aren’t getting enough physical activity. But what exactly does “being physically active” mean when you are an infant, toddler or preschooler? And is ...