In lives filled with cartoon characters wearing square pants, video games and shrinking backyards, many American children are suffering from “nature deficit disorder,” a condition associated with kids ...

pt. I. The new relationship between children and nature. Gifts of nature -- The third frontier -- The criminalization of natural play -- pt. II. Why the young (and the rest of us) need nature.

In 2005 Richard Louv published the ground-breaking book Last Child in The Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. For such a niche area and heavy topic, it became a surprise U.S.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition with a recognised genetic basis and significant clinical heterogeneity ...

Lauren Showstead sends her boys outside nearly every day to play. In the summer, 5-year-old Justin and 3-year-old Brian collect bugs, pick up worms and explore nearby ponds and marshy areas. In the ...

With warm weather finally here, it’s time to experience the great outdoors from the safety of your own backyard. June 28 marks the Great American Backyard Campout—a great way to introduce your kids to ...