Why is the adventure playground movement taking off so strongly in the U.S.? The way you used to play as a child might be different from how your child plays today. For example, video games, apps, and other high-tech activities are extremely prevalent. Even though virtual games still stimulate the brain, kids aren't running around or exploring nature like they used to.Playing today has become more of a sedentary activity, which, in the long run can be damaging to kids' overall health. Playground designers began noticing the declining trend in playing outdoors and decided to create a more stimulating (and fun) playground to combat it.What are adventure playgrounds?Having gained popularity in Europe after WWII, adventure playgrounds give children the ability to experience unstructured free play, while having their own chance to estimate risks and build things using their own imaginations.What does the future look like for children's free play and growth opportunities?Author and Designer, Rusty Keeler, joins Dr. Mike to discuss how you can connect your child to nature, as well as the future of adventure playgrounds in the United States.