There is broad awareness of, interest in and scientific support for increasing children's exposure to nature. Many efforts are underway nation-wide to create a fundamental societal shift towards ...

Interviews with the teachers following the intervention also suggested that children were more calm, relaxed and attentive in class after time spent in nature. "We found that children with higher ...

A team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, ...

"Nature-based programs may offer targeted benefits for children with higher levels of mental health vulnerabilities and ...

A recent study led by researchers from McGill University and Université de Montréal highlights the remarkable impact of ...

Children at Cedarsong Nature School spend their first school years – rain, shine, and snow – in five acres of Washington State forest. For four hours a day, a group of preschool children and their ...

The research comes on the heels of the publication of a UNICEF report pointing to the importance of green space for children’s development. The study published this week in JAMA Network Open, looked ...

Working to Inform a Capacity Assessment Tool for Children to Participate in Family Law Proceedings. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, Vol. 63, Issue. 1, p. 35. For developmental scientists, the nature ...

A relationship with nature builds cognitive and emotional benefits in children. Here’s what’s going on when they’re outside. ByMichelle Z. Donahue Parents at the Schlitz Audubon Nature ...

Outdoor classes significantly reduce emotional distress and boost mental focus in children aged 10-12. Teachers observed ...