Outdoor time is important for growing bodies and minds, and the right playthings can entice little kids outside and make it as fun as possible. The best outdoor toys for toddlers maximize outside ...

"Kids these days are never outdoors anymore!" says anyone over the age of 60. OK, Boomers, you might have a point on this one, though. Unstructured outdoor play is a time-honored pastime, yet it's ...

Summer is the perfect time for children to unplug and enjoy the outdoors. However, with tablets and so many other digital distractions, outdoor play can easily take a backseat. As screen time ...

These toys will have kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, eager to get outside. As the toy editor at Parents, I see (and play with) a lot of toys—but as a marathoner, cyclist, and lover of the ...

Discover how kids' outdoor table and chairs encourage creativity, learning, and outdoor play. Give children a fun, ...

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 ...

Play is an expected part of childhood. In fact, play is an essential part of childhood. The importance of play, particularly unstructured, free play, has been well documented. We witness this not only ...