Many Americans believe kids as old as 12 need adult supervision if they're going to play in public places, indoors or outside, according to a new poll that found a high number of people would support ...

One way to cook dinner in peace is to let your kid go play outside. However, the dangers of running around in the street may pose threats to children, and legal action for parents. Texas law doesn’t ...

As spring blooms and the days turn longer, warmer, and more pleasant, I am excited to spend more time outside. I am also anxious to encourage my children to do so as well. I know that playing outdoors ...

My husband and I grew up playing outdoors unsupervised and wanted the same for our kids. We've worked with other parents in our neighborhood to create the same environment where we live. It's taken ...

When parents say they have a babysitter, most people would assume that their children are being supervised by another human. However, one mother is confident in her “babysitter,” who is her pet dog, ...

In a bid to combat excessive screen time and the "scourge of addictive doomscrolling", the government is being urged to take action to encourage children to play outside more – including the banning ...

It’s that time when the holidays are around the corner, and the cold starts to creep in at night and in the morning. Colder temperatures signal a change in seasons, the need for coats, hats, and ...

In Texas, letting your child play unsupervised outdoors is mostly protected under the Reasonable Childhood Independence legislation. Allan Mas pexels.com One way to cook dinner in peace is to let your ...