The US Play Coalition is now accepting proposals for recorded Educational and Research Sessions for the 2021 VIRTUAL Conference on the Value of Play: PLAY IS SURVIVAL. The conference sessions will be available online from April 1 through June 1, 2021. Read more
Kids have plenty of reasons to feel stressed about the holidays this year. Here’s some helpful advice for helping children deal with their stress. Read more
With the winter season upon us, many in the United States continue to seek opportunities for outdoor recreation, leading this coalition to release guidelines on recreating safely and responsibly in the winter months. Read more
According to an analysis by the Trust for Public Land, voters approved nearly $3.7 billion in new funding for parks, climate resiliency and public lands on 2020 election day. Read more
Getting your kids to be active can be a challenge sometimes, especially when temperatures drop outside. Try these fun STEM activities to get them moving in winter weather. Read more
Some kindergarten teachers ask why do we continue on the trend of depriving little children of play and joyful group activities, from which they learn so much, and subjecting them ever more to meaningless, shallow “academic work,” from which they learn so little? Read more
How risky are indoor sports this winter? There are many factors to consider with safety precautions in place. Good information. Read more
A new NRPA report highlights the role park and recreation professionals can play in creating more equitable youth sports opportunities. Read more
Essentials for nurturing child-directed play are safe, enclosed spaces and open-ended objects, equipment and toys that encourage creativity, discovery and extensive exploration. Here’s a thoughtful list of gifts that encourage free play. Read more
