Donna Vickroy: How parents can help their children get the most out of play

Play is essential to teaching kids things like problem-solving and how things work, according to the DuPage Children’s Museum ...
Newsweek

Divisive Video Shows Kids Playing in Water as Hurricane Ian Rolls In

Catherine Ferris is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Her focus is reporting for the U.S. Trends Team. She has covered viral trends and posts extensively. Catherine joined Newsweek in 2021 and ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah parents, read this before you let your kids play in the sprinklers this summer

Last July, there was an E. coli outbreak in Utah. I don’t know about you, but E. coli is one of those things that I tend to glaze over when it’s mentioned in the news. The rhythms of the story are so ...
NPR

Here's how you can help kids stay healthy if they play outside in a heat wave

Extreme heat poses health risks to everyone — and it's a unique challenge for kids who love to be outdoors in summertime. Small children can be especially at risk in the heat, but experts say they can ...