vestibular sense
Children love to swing, spin, hang upside down, and roll down hills. All of these activities help to develop their vestibular sense that is so important. Read more
actually more active
A PE teacher noted that when kids create their own fun, they are actually more active than when an adult is running the show. Read more
help kids love nature
Need help getting kids interested in being outdoors? Here are 7 effective ways to help kids love nature. Read more
recognized as a human right
Richard Louv along with many others are making the case that nature connection should be recognized as a human right. Read more
toys for city kids
No outdoor space? No problem. Make your stoop or sidewalk into your own personal playground with these toys for city kids. Read more
safe and convenient
Walking and biking routes need to be safe and convenient in order to increase use, and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy calls for more robust investment to accomplish goals. Read more
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music can help
Many children with autism may struggle to find the words to express how they feel, but music can help them understand and experience emotions, while giving them an outlet to express themselves. Read more
Parents Guide to OCD
This Parents Guide to OCD explains the often confusing behaviors of kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the effective treatments for helping them. Read more