Childhood obesity is rising exponentially worldwide as the relentless marketing of junk foods reaches around the globe and governments do too little to protect their children’s health. 250 million children worldwide are forecast to be obese by 2030. Read more
Can video games replace the outdoors? Maybe not in our hearts, but certainly in our brains. Plus, they can make you love the indoors far too much—which is why there’s now a full-fledged, woodsy rehab center for joystick addicts who need a soothing pathway back to a normal life. Read more
In today’s world kids are under so much pressure and exposed to many things their young minds may not be emotionally ready to handle. Here are some great insights into parenting the new teen in the age of anxiety. Read more
Outdoor preschools are becoming more popular nationwide, encouraging kids to spend more time in nature. Washington just became the first state in the country to officially license them. Read more
Plants serve a wide variety of functions in play and recreation environments. Wouldn't it be great to be able to plan and create site-appropriate landscaping that extends play value with attributes like sound, shade, scent, loose parts for play, the ability to attract birds and butterflies, or a variety of other characteristics? Now you can! Read more
Morgan’s Wonderland officials recently announced the construction of ultra-accessible™ Morgan’s Wonderland Sports, a $3 million complex that will offer fitness and competition for athletes with different abilities that will be ready for play in early 2020. Read more
Lego just released audio and Braille instructions for building their sets. They did it because of a blind man who never gave up. Read more
With more than 400 parks, including well over 20,000 acres of parkland, Dallas, TX boasts one of the largest municipal park systems in the nation. And they recently added six spraygrounds in less than a year. Find out how they did it. Read more
The science is clear; children who engage in free play activities are going to experience a myriad of benefits. Here are 43 ways kids thrive on free play. Read more
