Exploring nature often sparks joy and wonder. For children’s mental health, however, its effects go much deeper. It fosters ...

Spending time outside, especially in green spaces like parks, is important for children's development and well-being. Connecting with nature can even help manage some physical and mental conditions.

Kellie Vella is a Research Fellow with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. Madeleine Dobson is an Associate Investigator with the Australian Research Council ...

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Dubuque has been selected to join a national initiative to make it easier for children to learn and play in nature. “It’s not just about developing a stewardship, ethic, or a ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR RAPIDS — Throughout her 18 years working in children’s education and three years working with ...

Word learning in children represents a fundamental aspect of cognitive development and language acquisition. This area of research explores how young learners overcome the ambiguous nature of their ...

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.

The question of whether human behavior is driven by innate biological forces or the product of our learning and environment has been a popular discussion at cocktail parties and scientific conferences ...