One of the primary goals of play is to keep playing (because it’s fun), and therefore players learn to modulate their behavior to make sure that nothing interrupts the play. Read more
Here are seven ways adults can help children cope with adversity and retain a hopeful outlook during the pandemic — and long after it ends. Read more
A new study has identified how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with near perfect accuracy. Read more
More and more parents these days want that outdoorsy experience for their kids, but they don’t know what to wear, what to do, or what to bring to make sure everyone stays warm, dry, safe, and happy. Read more
Give kids just enough supportive structure to encourage them to be confident, resilient problem-solvers. The scaffold parenting method empowers growth. Read more
Before you succumb to the pressure to enroll your kids in extra-curriculars, check out these five books! Each one is a powerful, yet gentle reminder of the merits of simplistic outside play. Read more
American kids are less likely to play in a youth sports league than ever before. But as 2020's surge in outdoor activities showed, we have a huge opportunity to get this generation moving again. Read more
Squirmy kids are brilliant! That's because kids innately know that they need to move! Movement is the precursor to all learning. Read more
