Research suggests that outdoor play can benefit the mental, emotional, and (of course) physical development of children. In the words of a report released by the UMKC School of Education's Edgar L.

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We are educators who study risky environments. Our new research looks at parents’ perceptions of an outdoor play park. It shows how outdoor parks provide opportunities for children to engage ...

He’s overweight so his parents make him play outside more — not a cruel amount in my opinion, just enough to get more exercise. I feel bad when the neighbor kid comes over and my son declines ...