If you’re a kid, spending time on a trampoline offers a dose of pure, unfiltered joy.

But if you’re an adult, you need to be a little more practical. Trampolines are fun, but they can also be dangerous if not used properly.

There are nearly 250,000 trampoline-related injuries in the United States each year, most of them involving kids under 14.

We've had a rainy summer dotted with heat waves, so you'd be forgiven for wanting to fast forward through September, straight to fall.

It's a great time of year for your kids to enjoy their swing sets, and maybe try out some of these other fun backyard activities:

Childhood obesity is a serious concern for Americans. It’s so serious that First Lady Michelle Obama led a major public health campaign to fight it through exercise and healthy eating.

But despite these efforts, childhood obesity is still a problem, affecting nearly 13 million children and teens, according to figures from the Centers for Disease Control.

Children learn through play. In fact, it’s one of the most important activities they can engage in during their younger years.

This week, we’ll look at how you can enhance your child’s play time with these tips from psychotherapist and writer Andrew Loewen Nair.