Play -- It's Good For The Brain

12 Nov 2008

by Dr. Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D.

in Benefits, Health Issues, Parenting, Play, Research

Dr. Larry Cohen, author of Playful Parenting, explains the science behind what we know instinctively -- outside play is good for kids.

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The Serious Business of Going Outside

10 Nov 2008

by Bethe Almeras

in Education, Health Issues, Policy

Green Hour's Bethe Almeras explains why connecting kids with nature isn't a "light-weight" cause. More...

Find A Rock -- Preserve A Memory

10 Nov 2008

by Mary Quattlebaum

in Nature, Parenting, Resources

Children's author Mary Quattlebaum reminds parents that even the most ordinary parts of nature can be true gems. More...

The Right To Play

29 Oct 2008

by Joan Almon

in Play, Research

Joan Almon discusses the importance of free play for a child's development. More...

Notes From The Blog-O-Sphere

22 Oct 2008

by Nancy Gardiner

in Nature, Parenting, Play

One mommy blogger shares a memory of a Green Hour on Christmas Day, 2007. More...

Men At Work

15 Oct 2008

by Todd Christopher

in Benefits, Parenting, Play

Just because you're a grown-up doesn't mean you've lost the right to play. More...

Get Fit ... Outside!

15 Oct 2008

by Patrick Fitzgerald

in Health Issues, Policy

The federal government is recommending that kids go outside to get fit. More...

Remember When Kids Could Be Kids?

8 Oct 2008

by Bethe Almeras

in Benefits, Play, Screen Time

Green Hour's Bethe Almeras does. She spent hours exploring nature in her neighborhood -- no batteries required! More...