What is it about water that makes a kid lose all sense of time, place and inhibition? He was maneuvering toys along the museum exhibit’s winding river and didn’t even notice his shirt and shorts ...

The best indoor playgrounds and indoor play spaces in Suffolk County range from trampoline parks to play cafes to creative ...

Kindergarten students play in a classroom in Washington state. Experts and researchers are calling for more play for young children to boost academic and interpersonal skills. Credit: Jackie Mader/The ...

I remember taking my son for a walk to our local park, known for its wandering creek full of rocks to toss and splash, tadpoles to discover, and sticks to follow down the current. As I reminded him ...

Kimberley Beasley is a full-time academic in early childhood and primary education at Murdoch University. She owns a company called Childscapes, which designs nature playgrounds for childcare centres.