new local parks
With an investment of $254.68 million into 54 projects in 24 states for the redevelopment or creation of new local parks, the National Park Service has made the single largest grant investment ever. Read more
Bankshot Sports
Invented by Rabbi Reeve Brenner in 1981, the sport of Bankshot Basketball was the beginning of the company, Bankshot Sports. The all-inclusive games offered by Bankshot Sports allow a large number of people of varying abilities to challenge themselves to complete various challenges.
Is creativity a superpower
Is creativity a superpower in early education? Children don’t just play, they learn fundamental skills through play. What if children were taught the way researchers know the brain learns? Read more
National Toy Hall of Fame 2024
Which toys will make it into the National Toy Hall of Fame this November? Here are the 12 finalists for induction into the Hall of Fame. Read more
signs of bullying
What are the signs of bullying? When does teasing become bullying? Here are some strategies to help a child who may be experiencing bullying. Read more
gut microbes
A potential biomarker for neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism are gut microbes. The connection between the gut and brain is an area of considerable interest among scientists. Read more
children’s physical literacy
Who has the biggest impact on our children’s physical literacy and who is responsible for making sure my child is physically literate? Read more
Vitamin N Challenge
The Vitamin N Challenge helps connect families to ideas and inspiration for spending quality time outdoors together. Here are some thoughts from several families who took the challenge. Read more
George D Butler
George D. Butler was the National Recreation Association's Director of Research for forty-three years and the author of several recreation books. George became known as "a pathfinder, a ground breaker, and a pioneer" who "laid the foundation" of an effective service infrastructure within the emerging recreation field.
Magical Bridge playgrounds
Magical Bridge playgrounds include playhouses for performances and zones for spinning, swinging, sliding or simply getting away from the noise for peace of mind, a valuable amenity for children with autism and other disabilities. Read more
