the long-term effect
Young children being raised during the pandemic without interaction with other children poses the question what will be the long-term effect on this generation? Read more
fewer toys
The fewer toys children have, the more they play. Find out why. Read more
Handcrafted Playgrounds
The book Handcrafted Playgrounds - Designs You Can Build Yourself was written by M. Paul Friedberg. The book is a sketchbook of designs based on the premises that anyone can build a playground and that the actual process of the building can be as important as the finished product.
Letters to Santa
Letters to Santa reveal just how much the pandemic is weighing on kids. Some are imploring Santa to make coronavirus go away. Read more
trail use surging
With trail use surging nationally, new data from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy shows people are getting outside 50% more than before the pandemic, significantly reducing stress. Read more
autistic girls
Many autistic girls often go undiagnosed because they don’t fit autism stereotypes and they mask symptoms better than boys do. Read more
Afterschool programs
Afterschool programs are a boon to the economy and help families of all types, but they are hurting from increased demand during the pandemic and lack of funding to keep them open. Read more
Executive function
Executive function refers to skills that help children focus, plan, prioritize, work toward goals, self-regulate behaviors and emotions, adapt to new and unexpected situations, and ultimately engage in abstract thinking and planning. Read more
shutting down playgrounds
Park leaders, some California lawmakers, and others are questioning the wisdom of shutting down playgrounds to children during the latest rounds of coronavirus crackdowns with increased understanding of how the virus is spread. Read more
Ice Skating
A favorite winter pastime of children through the years has been ice skating. Once enjoyed primarily as a fun recreational activity on a frozen lake or river, ice skating has also developed into competitive events, such as speed skating, figure skating, and ice hockey.
