be like a lifeguard
Say yes to adventure. During your child’s adventurous play, be like a lifeguard. Lifeguards observe swimmers attentively and intervene only when necessary. Read more
lifelong love of learning
For the very youngest students, providing space and autonomy to learn through play may be the key to promoting a lifelong love of learning. Read more
2020 Children's Mental Health Report
A 2020 Children's Mental Health Report provides a comprehensive look at the research on telehealth for children’s mental health and gives families practical information about its benefits and drawbacks. Read more
Equilibrium
Equilibrium is the state of balance acquired when contending forces are equal. The "sense of equilibrium" involves having a sense of security when standing, walking, or performing any movement. A number of factors are involved in equilibrium of the body, including visual cues, tactile kinesthetic sensations, and vestibular (inner ear) stimulation.
announced plans to extend
The Department of the Interior announced plans to extend the 2019-2020 Every Kid Outdoors pass into 2021 for fourth graders and families who could not visit public lands and waters due to closings instigated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more
combating loneliness
The “lonely gamer” stereotype is being challenged by a new study that has concluded that children who play video games interactively with friends are actually combating loneliness. Read more
wear a mask
Many parents are challenged with the new norm of getting our little ones to wear a mask. Here are five fun tips to add to your toolbox to encourage your child to wear a mask. Read more
school streets
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, communities living in cities need cleaner air to breathe and outdoor public space to be social yet physically distanced. Here is how “school streets” could help. Read more
Barbie is back
Barbie is back! Mattel has been working hard, much of it behind the scenes, to set Barbie firmly in the 21st century. Read more
consequences for decades
Substituting online kindergarten for the critical first year of formal education will have consequences for decades. Kids living in poverty will be hurt the most. Read more
