school closings
Pandemic-related school closings will likely have far-reaching effects on child well-being for years to come. Read more
play-based education
The evidence shows that play-based education should be demanded for young children. Early focus on reading and math skills actually can be harmful. Read more
Spatial Awareness
Spatial awareness is the knowledge of how much space the body occupies and how to use the body in space. It is one of the perceptual motor skills that children develop to be able to interact with the environment by combining the use of the senses and motor skills.
child is being bullied
What are the signs of bullying? When does the teasing become torment? Here are signs your child is being bullied. Read more
Barbie Dreamhouse
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Barbie Dreamhouse, Mattel is giving back by joining Habitat for Humanity in a year-long collaboration to create more opportunities for kids and families to live in a place they can call their home. Read more
mini MRI scanners
LEGO has developed LEGO sets of mini MRI scanners to give to hospitals to help medical staff prepare children for treatment. The goal is to reduce their anxiety and make their experience more playful and less scary. Read more
park built to flood
Set in a low-lying area that’s home to a primarily low-income community, this park was built to flood, and it can absorb 10 million gallons of stormwater. Plus, it has great amenities to bring the community together. Read more
out-of-the-ordinary winter activities
Skating and sledding are a load of fun, but if you’re ready to try a new cold-weather adventure, have a look at some of these out-of-the-ordinary winter activities suggestions. Read more
Crismis adventures
An 8-year-old boy wrote an 81-page book about his “Crismis” adventures and hid it on a library shelf. It’s a hit. Now other kids want to write a book too. Read more
M Paul Friedberg
M. Paul Friedberg is a landscape architect who has influenced urban design of playgrounds, parks, plazas, and outdoor malls to encourage opportunities for play. Paul believes that, "Design is not the ultimate goal. It's the vehicle by which the ultimate goal is play."
