nature-oriented mindset
Minnesota’s capital city brings more people to nature with a focus on innovation, equity and resilience. Explore Outdoors Saint Paul champions a nature-oriented mindset across all of the city’s youth programs. Read more
major toy shortage
Holiday shopping in 2021 may prove even more challenging than it was in 2020. Parents need to be aware of a major toy shortage for this holiday season. Read more
plain old cardboard box
Before you recycle your cardboard boxes, let your kids play with them! Check out these 12 creative ways they can get hours of active play out of a plain old cardboard box. Read more
Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence includes the capacity to recognize and manage moods and emotions in real-world situations. Many educational technology tools can support emotional intelligence development. Read more
interview with Dr. Peter Gray
This thought-provoking interview with Dr. Peter Gray puts into perspective many issues involving children today, including independence, schooling, video gaming, and more. Read more
Swinging
Children through the years have enjoyed swinging, whether on the playground, at the park, or in the backyard. The back and forth motion of the swing can be both relaxing and exciting depending on the child's play motivation. The sensations of flying and falling make swings one of the most popular pieces of equipment on the playground.
digital education expert
A digital education expert talks about the mismatch between parental fears and tech’s potential to make kids happier, smarter and better-connected to their families. Read more
freedom to move
During virtual learning, children missed being with friends but liked the freedom to move around at home. These are some of their takeaways. Read more
games should be featured
While China has taken steps to rein in the playing of video games among students during the school week, a US scholar makes the case for why the games should be featured more prominently in school. Read more
design interactive play spaces
Scientists and local communities can work together to design interactive play spaces that build math and literacy skills. Read more
