change defunct golf courses into public parks
With the decline of popularity of golfing, a new movement to change defunct golf courses into public parks or nature preserves has taken hold. Read more
Flagway game
Have you heard of the Flagway game? Math haters learn to love math through the Flagway game that combines math with athletics. Read more
No Child Left Inside
The idea behind “No Child Left Inside” is to support outdoor experiences with a focus on disadvantaged youth. Minnesota state legislators agreed to free up approximately $1.2 million for youth focused outdoors related educational opportunities. Read more
Fathers playing with your children
Fathers, playing with your children makes a big impact on their lives, especially on non-work days. Read more
The magic of outdoor play
Playing outside is not the same as playing inside. There are unique benefits of being in the outdoors. Discover the magic of outdoor play. Read more
return of PE in K-12
Armed with recent evidence, an increasing number of researchers, educators and health advocates are calling for the return of PE in K-12 schools and even favor mandating physical-education instruction at the collegiate level. Read more
growing market of toy sales to grandparents
Toy trends come and go, but grandparents never go out of style. Specialty toy stores recognize the growing market of toy sales to grandparents and offer programs and events tailored to them. Read more
50th anniversary Sesame Workshop
With their 50th anniversary, Sesame Workshop faces a unique challenge of maintaining balance between products for kids who are into Sesame Street now and adults who were fans as kids. Read more
A rise in shortsightedness
A rise in shortsightedness has been blamed on young people getting too little daylight. Too much reading and screen time have been dismissed as causes for myopia. Outdoor play is what is lacking. Read more
