Biophilic design aims to create a nurturing environment that enhances your well-being and reconnects you with nature. Indoor plants have the power to help children focus. Here are some tips for incorporating biophilic design into your home. Read more
Washington, D.C. was rated the nation’s best big-city park system by the 2023 ParkScore index. Saint Paul, Minnesota placed second, and Minneapolis climbed to third. Read more
Experts and advocates of outdoor learning say there are ways to bring more nature to young children in a variety of early learning settings. Here are some suggestions. Read more
Engaging pool toys encourage safe fun this summer. Check out these pool toys and games that will be a splash all summer long. Read more
Public spaces are so much more than a place available to the community — they’re where community happens. And they should allow opportunities for community sports for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Read more
The surgeon general has identified that young people report feeling bad about themselves and their relationships with others when they go online, but at the same time, they also report an inability to stop doing so. Read more
Through the Atlanta Community School Parks Initiative, partners will work with kids and communities to transform schoolyards into quality playspaces and outdoor learning environments. Read more
Letting kids sit out of uncomfortable situations can lead to bigger problems. Here are suggestions for helping “opt-out” kids. Read more
How did mid-century Amsterdam build 700 doorstep playgrounds – and then forget about them? Dutch architect and playground designer Aldo van Eyck believed “an urban ingredient as vulnerable as playgrounds cannot survive without constant attention and special care.” Read more
