We have a play area, a chicken coop, a garden, a playset, and sometimes a water slide. Now, we don't have to spend money on day trips or larger family vacations. Since moving to our house a few years ...

Do you recall a time in your childhood when you would play hopscotch with your friends? While this was a popular game to play outside in the 80s and 90s, most of today’s younger generation have no ...

Kids are not meant to be stuck indoors 24/7, and they naturally thrive when they play outside, says Meghan Fitzgerald, a former school principal and the cofounder of Tinkergarten, a company that ...

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Swimming is a great way to stay cool in the summer heat but it's essential to prioritize safety, especially for children. Getty Images Is it even summer without a dip in the pool? Swimming is one of ...

Maybe you rented a place with a pool and liked it. Or you’ve decided, for sundry reasons, that you’d like to swim in your backyard. For some homeowners, a vintage pool already in place — say, one ...

These cartoons about the beach can get your kids excited about the beach and teach them valuable life lessons at the same ...

Since moving to our house a few years ago, my husband and I have spent hours working on the backyard, making it more fun and functional. From adding a garden to a massive play area, it's a space that ...