back-to-school jitters
Teachers, pediatricians and child development experts share loving, creative advice on how to ease children into a new school year. Check out these 10 ways to calm your kid’s back-to-school jitters. Read more
swinging
From physical health to mental well-being, social development, and even endorphins, swinging offers a host of benefits for children and adults of all ages. Read more
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
While the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey results reveal glimmers of hope for youth mental health, bullying and violence have increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more
healthy snacks
Making healthy snacks together is a great way for parents and kids to work together and try new foods. Here are 10 healthy snacks kids can make. Read more
Cup stacking
Cup stacking is just one of the entertaining games that kids can play with simple plastic cups. Here are 8 more games to try using plastic cups. Read more
Pop Warner Little Scholars
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) is a nonprofit football, cheer, and dance program for youth ages 5-16. PWLS requires all participants to maintain academic standards, recognizing that scholastics and athletics "go hand in hand." While they provide fun athletic learning opportunities in football, cheer, and dance, they also emphasize "the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness."
Infectious diseases spike
Infectious diseases spike which kids return to school. Here’s what parents can do about it. Read more
LEGO board games
The LEGO Group and Asmodee have entered a multi-year partnership, resulting in the production of several LEGO board games. The first game, Monkey Palace, will be released in October. Read more
Setting limits
Setting limits for children is hard. Consider these 10 questions for self-reflection that can help you do it effectively, calmly, and mindfully. Read more
nature-smart libraries
Moments of learning and community connection are the result of strong partnerships between public libraries and parks departments. Some nature-smart libraries offer exciting nature programs, events with live animals, free shuttle services to parks, walking field trips and other outdoor activities. Read more
