In the first installment of Parents' new advice column, our expert Emily Edlynn explains how to convince kids to play outside ...

My kids and our neighbors' kids play outside without adults in the afternoon. It reminds me of the childhood I had with ...

I f you thought waiting for summer has been unbearable, imagine being a group of Basset Hounds puppies who just went outside ...

Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from ...

Children who spend significant time playing outside learn to observe their surroundings and remember landmarks, which can translate into an excellent sense of direction in adulthood. But it’s ...

Did you know that as well as learning about nature, children who play outside develop better language skills, are fitter, and have fewer behavioural problems? Research shows that children use five ...

And recent estimates show that children would need to spend about three hours per day playing, every day, for 10 years before they were likely to get an injury that needed treatment (and it would ...

Ms Costa said she hopes the initiative from the charity London Sport and the London Lions basketball team will see more children playing outside on the Mursell Estate in Lambeth. "The kids won't ...