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Why Outdoor Play Is Critical For Child Development, Even In ‘Bad' Weather

It’s that time when the holidays are around the corner, and the cold starts to creep in at night and in the morning. Colder temperatures signal a change in seasons, the need for coats, hats, and ...
The Michigan Daily

1 in 10 parents say their child plays outside once a week or less, UMich poll finds

New findings from the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health show that one in 10 young children play outside once a week or less. At the same time, ...
The Spokesman-Review

Child care providers brace for a painful scenario: What if ICE comes knocking?

Adriana Lorenzo has stopped letting children play outside after 10 a.m. at the child care program she runs from her Boyle Heights home. That’s the time she’s heard ICE agents start knocking on doors.
WRAL

Let kids grow wild: The developmental power of playing outside

When my kids tumble into the car after an afternoon spent outside with muddy knees, tangled hair and stories about the worms they found or the forts they built, they are lit up. They are calm. They ...
The Conversation

Kids in child care need healthy movement — and guidelines can improve their health

Sophie M Phillips is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Trish Tucker receives funding from the Canada Foundation of Innovation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, ...