Sensory activities (such as playing in mud) can reduce stress in children, which is another crucial element in maintaining a ...

Back in the day, kids got dirty way more often. They played outside rain or shine. Playing in the mud was seen as a normal childhood activity. It was a common belief that getting dirty was “good ...

Some parents have been extra vocal about how they cannot wait for schools to open while others have admittedly joked about it ...

A mother who often shares posts about her journey as a stay-at-home mother recently joked about asking when schools are ...

according to the States Early Years Team More than 350 children have taken part in 'Going Wild' days at the King George V playing fields in the past year. It is an initiative run by The Health ...

"I'm a country girl and I grew up playing outside, there's so much joy in playtime, and we shouldn't see mud as the enemy - letting my children have fun outdoors is a must." Binky was recently ...

But what do you think, do you think we should allow children to play in the mud and dirt? We asked shoppers in Maidstone.

Research shows Mycobacterium vaccae, a type of bacteria commonly found in soil, is shown to reduce inflammation and even improve mood.

More than 350 children have taken part in 'Going Wild' days at the King George V playing fields in the past year. It is an initiative run by The Health Improvement Commission which aim to allow ...