security and familiarity of home
Faced with a world of ominous warnings, masks, and playgrounds barricaded by yellow tape, some crave the security and familiarity of home over leaving the house. Is this leading to anxiety disorders? Read more
childrens’ immune systems
A recent Finnish study suggests that it might be possible to dial childrens’ immune systems to a well-balanced state simply by greening up the environments around them. Read more
school reopenings
Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening. Read more
Kindergarten today
Kindergarten today: Free and exploratory learning has been replaced with sit, focus, learn, get it done and maybe you can have time to play later. Why does play matter? Read more
no longer interested
Almost three out of 10 kids who previously played sports are no longer interested in participating, according to a new Aspen Institute survey tracking the attitudes of youth sports parents during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Bullying
Bullying has been defined as a type of aggressive behavior that causes distress or harm, demonstrates an imbalance of power, and is repeated over time. There are three major forms of bullying: physical, emotional, and verbal.
Big List
The Big List of Independent Learning Resources offers 100+ links to quality resources that help kids explore a wide variety of topics on their own, whether they want to speak a new language, learn how to cook, or explore the universe. Read more
rebound and thrive
With the twin crises of a pandemic and a depressed economy, parks and recreation services face challenges to rebound and thrive. But realizing the old normal may never resurface, they are embracing new ideas. Read more
Detroit Outdoors
An organization called Detroit Outdoors came up with a smart way to get more urban youth interested in camping—by providing experiences in the middle of the city they live in. Read more
Wooden toys
Wooden toys or plastic toys? The types of toys that elicit a good balance of play behaviours are the simplest ones: hardwood blocks, a set of wooden vehicles and road signs, and classic wooden construction toys. Read more
