
British experts rally together to protect youth from the “toxic nature” of modern childhood
Forty British experts, ranging from neuroscientists to educators to writers, have written a public letter urging...

Hands-on-Nature Anarchy Zone invites kids to get dirty, experiment & learn about nature
The Hands-on-Nature Anarchy Zone is the first example in the U.S. of integrating "playwork" and nature-based learning...

Award-winning ‘NaturePlay’ film offers an inspiring look at Scandinavia’s nature-based education system
Nature-based education is just starting to get a foothold in America, the land of standardized testing and tightly...

9 forest kindergartens around the world where the sky’s the limit in teachings among the trees
Image via Brooklyn Forest School It's easy to see the appeal of forest kindergartens and outdoor playschools...

Nature Play at Royal Park in Melbourne is named the best outdoor playground in Australia
Part of a larger partnership between the City of Melbourne and the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services,...

BOOK REVIEW: Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children
Pediatric occupational therapist and mother Angela Hanscom has seen some alarming trends among kids today: an inability...

10 super fun DIY outdoor games!
Giant Jenga If you can get your hands on some 2x4 boards, sandpaper and colorful paint, you can make your very...

Fearless 4 year-old rock climber makes scaling rugged terrain look like second nature
Mom Morgan spent her childhood years outdoors, biking and exploring the gorgeous Arizona landscape. She began climbing...

Wild & Precious photo series documents a father-daughter duo’s majestic road trips into nature
Most parents want to give their children an appreciation for the natural world, but few pursue the task as diligently...

Born Wild film series encourages millennial parents to take their kids on gorgeous adventures in the wilderness
Aly Nicklas and Ali Geiser, the driving forces behind Born Wild, both grew up with deep ties to nature and have...

Kids in San Juan Capistrano help design and build new, eco-friendly Green Park
On Earth Day, Yokohama Tire Corporation teamed up with KaBOOM!, a nonprofit committed to bringing active play into...

Parent & child can enjoy a swing ride face to face with the Expression Swing
Raise your hand if you've taken a swing ride with your baby or kiddo on your lap? The Expression Swing makes it...

FREE ’60 Minutes of Motion’ Deck of Cards Encourages Kids to Get Active
In honor of National Child Health Day, (October 6) families can download a fun physical activity program called...

Encourage Your Child to Enter the 4th Annual CLIF Kid Backyard Game of the Year Contest
For four years running, CLIF Kid has been encouraging kids to get outside and stay active with their CLIF Kid Backyard...

Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Boasts a New Nature Playground Made from Salvaged Trees
Funded by a grant from Donald and Barbara Zucker, the Natural Exploration Area boasts a large sand deposit, water...

Garden Treasure Box Encourages Nature Scavenger Hunts
The Garden Treasure Box available at Romp is one of the most adorable kid collection boxes we've seen. With subtle...

15+ Inspiring Craft & Activity Books to Keep Kids Entertained All Summer Long
How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum Age level: All ages. How to Be an Explorer of the...

Get Kids Outside with CLIF Kid’s 3rd Annual Backyard Game of the Year Contest
Backyard Game of the Year Contest Basics CLIF Kids' 3rd Annual Backyard Game of the Year is a nationwide contest....

Get Kids Outside with CLIF Kid’s 2nd Annual Backyard Game of the Year Contest
Kids are playing outside less and less as time goes on, as a new Kelton Research survey reveals:Â Kids today have...

6 Fabulous Online Green Toy Shops for Holiday Gifts
Child Trek The award-winning Child Trek specializes in high-quality, safe, eco-friendly toys for children from...

A Flatpak DIY Treehouse Anyone Can Build
Building a treehouse for the kiddos doesn't seem so daunting when only six steps are involved. In fact, this flatpak...