Shutterstock/Reddit Many parents would probably consider it a good thing if their kids would rather play outside than sit ...

These images we collected will convince you that childhood can be wonderful no matter where you go or where children play.

In the first installment of Parents' new advice column, our expert Emily Edlynn explains how to convince kids to play outside ...

It turns out play with an element of risk may be exactly what today’s kids are missing Brittany Toole When you think back to your favourite childhood play experiences, chances are they took ...

Certain elements of play contribute directly to children's physical and cognitive development. This helps them grow from ...

There are also plenty of restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance, so parents can stop in to grab snacks, lunch ...

"The kids won't have so much fear being out playing," she said. "A lot of people use the signs, not only for ball games, but in general as 'you shouldn't be playing around here'." Image caption ...

Once kids have developed a little dexterity, at around age three ... that open up a myriad of stacking options that reward clever play. This is a super-simple cooperative race game against ...

so keep this one around in case of an unexpected snow day or cancellation. This indoor play space is geared toward younger children, from toddlers to seven years old. With two open playrooms ...