students are traumatized
After two COVID years, students are traumatized by many of the normal routines of a school day. For tweens this year has been unusually turbulent. Read more
learn about nature
A big city might not seem like the best place to learn about nature and the environment. But one group in Washington, D.C. is trying to change that. Read more
afterschool mentors
Some afterschool youth were asked to tell about the impact afterschool mentors have had in their lives. Here are some of their stories. Read more
Competition
Competition is rivalry for supremacy, which may result in a prize, honor, or advantage. Competition is about winning and losing; if someone wins, then one or more children lose. Competition is a learned behavior.
pressures of social media
Parents of the social media generation are struggling with ways to help their children. The pressures of social media often lead to increased anxiety. Read more
Natural materials
Non-profit organization Brilliant Detroit shows that even small parks can have a big impact. Natural materials like wooden logs or climbing boulders can be used as playground features “as a counterweight to the surrounding urbanism.” Read more
struggling to adjust
After spending months trying to get used to remote learning, now kids are struggling to adjust to being in school in person again. Music, theater and other art teachers are trying to help. Read more
make some memories
Need some ideas for activities to do with your kids this holiday season? Here are 12 fun activities to make some memories. Read more
nature-filled future
Today’s challenges do not need to define our children’s destiny. Join the movement to give all kids a nature-filled future. Read more
child-friendly living spaces
A series of important ‘child-friendly living spaces’ resources aimed at professionals is now available. The manual sets out the basic principles, definitions and criteria of child-friendly living spaces. Read more
