The idea of attending a school class in a woodland is appealing to many - but leafy settings are not necessarily more effective for learning, scientists say, though more research is needed.Some say ...

With children heading back to school at the height of summer, a recent study finds too many playgrounds need better tree ...

In episode 729 of Power Athlete Radio, Zach Even-Esh delivers a hard truth about how the smartphone revolution, particularly the rise of the iPhone, has contrib ...

A troubling trend is emerging; children today spend a staggering 35% less time playing outside freely than their parents did.

From zipping coats to turning book pages, simple tasks are becoming challenges for a generation raised on tablets. Here’s ...

WHEN two 10-year-olds got into a fight about a computer game during lunch, it looked at first like just another childish ...

Dr. Michael Mitchell, Medical Director of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Brenner ...

From Luna New Year celebrations to the Hartley Hall Markets, this week you'll be booked and busy. Read on for your guide.

You'd think preschoolers at daycare dash around all day. But they're more sedentary than you'd expect — which can impact ...

The kindergarteners are not just moving their bodies. They’re also engaged in activities that 5-year-old boys see as ...

In a recent Pew Research Center survey, 62 percent of boys ages 13 to 17 identified themselves as “gamers,” compared to just ...

Incorporating outdoor activities into children’s daily routines is one of the most effective ways to support their mental, ...