kids' self-esteem
American parents are way too focused on their kids' self-esteem. Their over-the-top efforts to ensure that kids feel valued and adored can actually make them feel inept. Read more
privacy risks
While smart toys can be useful, educational tools for kids, they also pose privacy risks which toy makers and privacy experts are still learning how to balance. Read more
STEAM Accreditation Program
The Toy Association and the Good Play Guide are combining forces to launch a new STEAM Accreditation Program for the toy industry to evaluate and certify STEAM products for children. Read more
greater independence
A recovering helicopter parent advises four steps to coax kids (and their parents) to have greater independence. Read more
dilapidated playgrounds
The Mayor of New York City has set out an extensive plan for revamping dozens of long-neglected closed and dilapidated playgrounds. Read more
safe public spaces
Professors of public health and community health suggest 4 low-cost ways to create safe public spaces where all kids can play. Read more
Parents' Choice Foundation
Author and educator Diana Huss Green gathered a group of parents who were concerned that their high standards for their children's education were not being fulfilled. They formed the Parents' Choice Foundation, a non-commercial clearinghouse to review children's books, toys, music, television, software, video games, websites, and magazines.
when playgrounds were closed
The pandemic has pushed people into the great outdoors in record numbers, and highlighted the importance of nature, parks, and play spaces for kids’ healthy development and people’s mental health. Here’s how cities responded when playgrounds were closed. Read more
increase his love of nature
A mom was able to harness her son’s love of gaming to increase his love of nature. Imaginative play proved to be the successful path. Read more
indoor games
Looking for indoor games for the kids? Here are 50 ideas for kids broken down in age groups from 2 years and up. Read more
