Pearl Market, COSI, Columbus Crew Promote Healthy Living
July 21, 2011Two more information sessions available!
July 27, 2011Can a Playground Be Too Safe?
by John Tierney
Jul 19, 2011 01:09 pm
Some researchers question the value of safety-first playgrounds, which they say may stunt childrens emotional development and raise their levels of anxiety and fear.
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Nature Deficiency Hitting Australia's Kids
by Kylie Lang
Jul 18, 2011 12:48 pm
Climbing trees has gone the way of hopscotch, jumping rope and playing chasey, as kids commune instead with the great indoors. Nature Play WA is doing its part.
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Get Kids Outside; Try Camping in Your Backyard
by Pentagraph Editorial Board
Jul 15, 2011 10:10 am
Outdoor kids more likely to use their own imaginations, inventions and creativity while playing, says National Wildlife Federation.
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The Sun is the Best Optometrist
by Sandra Aamodt and Sam Wang
Jul 14, 2011 08:50 am
Time spent indoors is leading to rapid increase of nearsightedness, researchers say.
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The Nature Principle
by Kristen Laine
Jul 13, 2011 01:37 pm
Richard Louv's book offers hope for a nature-connected future.
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When S'Mores Aren't Enough: The New Economics of Summer Camp
by Natasha Singer
Jul 13, 2011 08:47 am
Economic and social pressures cause many traditional camps to adjust their offerings.
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A New York State of Mind
by The Economist
Jul 11, 2011 01:18 pm
Recent studies reveal that urban brains behave differently from rural ones.
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Children and Nature: Who Let the Kids Out?
by Connie Matthiessen
Jul 11, 2011 10:49 am
Avoid the high price of Nature-Deficit Disorder by getting kids outdoors. Resources from Green Hour, Sierra Club, Outdoors Alliance for Kids and Bay Area Wilderness Training.
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National Safe Routes to School Program in Danger
by SRTS
Jul 08, 2011 12:36 pm
Key lawmakers acting to end dedicated funding for bicycling and walking.
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An Unbeatable Classroom
by Idaho Education Association
Jul 07, 2011 10:09 am
Idaho's outdoor classrooms provide learning opportunities year-round.
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Blockbuster Unveils Kids Summer Camp: WannaWatchaMovie
by PR Newswire
Jul 07, 2011 08:52 am
"Kids and parents don't have to worry about putting on sun screen or getting bug bites," firm claims.
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