In the previous edition of Goal Posts, I wrote about the absence of informal, unstructured play in today’s culture. There is certainly a place for organized sports in society, as coaches, camps, and ...

A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 500 children ages 8 to 12 across the United ...

Re “A look beyond smartphones for teen troubles,” (Page A1, April 23): Anyone who has ever spent time with a 6-year-old who is accustomed to nonstructured play can clearly see the benefit for the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My kids and our neighbors' kids play outside every afternoon. Watching them engage in unstructured play reminds me of my childhood ...

Spending time in natural environments fosters curiosity and a connection to the planet, which in turn, inspires a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship. Unstructured outdoor play, once a ...