keep outdoor socializing going
Across the U.S., the first snowflakes have fallen, temperatures are dipping and the days of park hangouts are fading. Here are suggestions to keep outdoor socializing going all year long. Read more
boys are more interested than girls
The perception that boys are more interested than girls in computer science and engineering starts as young as age six, according to a new study. That may be one reason why girls and women are underrepresented in these STEM career fields. Read more
completely not normal
Teachers, parents and administrators from across the country report what it’s like to be in school this year (year three of pandemic schooling) and how completely not normal it’s already become. Read more
products for girls
This designer has spent decades in the software and toy industries, advocating for more STEM education and coding products for girls. Read more
12 stocking stuffer ideas
When their stockings are hung by the chimney with care, it’s fun to have active gifts waiting in there! Here are 12 stocking stuffer ideas for active kids. Read more
spend 1000 hours outside
Here’s a gentle reminder that nature play is always worth the investment of your family time. Check out these 100 reasons to spend 1000 hours outside. Read more
Four Square
A fast paced ball game, four square is easy to play with no time constraints. Four square has been a popular playground game during recess for years. It has also been called box ball and Kings Corners.
facing danger
Children engage in risky play because they enjoy it. There’s a thrill that comes with facing danger and overcoming it, of confronting a physical challenge and surmounting it. Read more
top holiday toys from the year you were born
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic gifts. Here are the top holiday toys from the year you were born. Read more
exercise as a treatment for ADHD
A recent study showing regular physical activity decreased the severity of ADHD symptoms and improved cognitive functioning in children has a lot of people talking about the future of exercise as a treatment for ADHD. Read more
