getting kids outside
Why do we have such a hard time getting kids outside? Researchers say that the problem lies less with access to outdoor play spaces and more with a culture that fails to prioritize outdoor play. Read more
Why do we have such a hard time getting kids outside? Researchers say that the problem lies less with access to outdoor play spaces and more with a culture that fails to prioritize outdoor play. Read more
America’s most popular autism therapy may not work — and may seriously harm patients’ mental health. Applied behavior analysis has long been considered the gold standard. Now, people who have been through it are pushing back. Read more
Building a more accessible park system may include new or renovated facilities, parking and trail improvements, acquiring adaptive equipment to increase access to beaches and trails, and developing environmental education programs to address the spectrum of visitor needs and abilities. Read more
What is 'Hurkle-Durkling' and should your kids be partaking in it? The TikTok trend encourages lounging in bed after you wake up. Here experts weigh in on the benefits—and downsides. Read more
What if children were allowed to design their school day? Children's natural tendencies align with research more than you might think. Read more
If passed, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would be the most significant piece of legislation aimed at keeping kids safe online. So what is KOSA and does it go far enough to protect tweens and teens online? Read more
Generation Alpha kids, those born after 2010, are often compared to honey badgers. Experts provide insights on the honey badger generation and how it may have come to be, plus how parents can navigate raising Generation Alpha. Read more
‘Forest bathing’, which simply means being calm and quiet ‘amongst the trees’ and observing the surrounding natural world while breathing deeply can be a powerful de-stressing tool for youth. Read more
Thousands of park and recreation agencies across the country offer a workforce development and/or career exploration program targeted to youth and young adults entering the labor force. Read more