break STEM stereotypes
Children learn best through hands-on play and exploration, especially when it comes to STEM. Here are six ways to break STEM stereotypes through play. Read more
Outdoor credit recovery
Outdoor credit recovery programs not only help students who are behind in high school credits but also gives them a greater appreciation for the outdoors. Read more
strength training
Implementing strength training early in life can set up kids and adolescents for a lifetime of health and well-being. Read more
Profiles in Leadership
Comprising 34 biographies of men and women, the Robert W. Crawford Recreation and Park Hall of Fame, Profiles in Leadership honors "some of the forgotten giants in this field who have paved the way for today's leaders." In doing so, Profiles in Leadership also provides a history of the public recreation and park movement in America.
Good enough parents
Good enough parents do not strive to be perfect parents and do not expect perfection from their children. The attempt to be a perfect parent, or even a great one, is futile and possibly harmful. Read more
technology for the outdoors
There is a wide range of ways technology can help children find their way back into the great outdoors. There are ways to use technology to build kids’ interest in the outdoors. Read more
Don’t talk to strangers
Is “Don’t talk to strangers” still good advice? Experts weigh in on how we can keep our kids safe while also allowing them to flex their social skills in public. Read more
open-ended play at recess
More opportunities for open-ended play at recess can be created by moving from competitive to cooperative activities providing students with the ability to engage in more creative forms of play. Read more
decrease screen time
For the first time in 30 years, a recent report is seeing a decrease in device ownership and screen time. Here are some insights on what could be driving this surprising shift. Read more
Cheerleading
Cheerleading has gotten more athletic and more dangerous over the years. The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for cheerleading to be formally recognized as a sport, and for cheerleaders to get the same resources and support as other athletes. Read more
