There was a time when the only real cue to come inside was the fading of daylight or a parent calling from the front door.

For plenty of us grown-ups, the time spent running around our neighborhoods or hanging by the playground swings was a highlight of our childhood. Kids today often can’t say the same, though. New ...

Some young children are virtual shut-ins, rarely leaving their homes to play, a new poll shows. About 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers go outside to play once a week or less, the University of ...

A new poll suggests parents can do more to encourage their children to play. We know kids are spending more time on their phones and tablets, but experts said it’s also taking time away from the joys ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Children are increasingly shunning the outdoors for some screen time. A new national poll on children’s health from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital finds that ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — As frigid temperatures and snow move into the region, many children are eager to head outdoors for sledding and winter play. Pediatricians say fresh air and activity are healthy, but ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio state lawmakers are considering a bill making it clear that kids should be allowed to play or engage in other activities outside the home without parental supervision.

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