Indeed, the research is clear that kids benefit from active play as well as being outside. Putting them together, says psychotherapist and parenting coach Alyson Schafer , is a no-brainer.

Between Saturday morning cartoons and video games, ... According to their data compiled by CordCutting.com, kids are going outside to play for an average of 4 to 7 minutes per day.

Hardened athletes and explorers weigh in on how to keep your kids warm. By Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan [Read live coverage of the nor’easter here.] Every morning, between 9 and 10 a.m., my 3-year ...