Are you overpraising your child? You might be undermining his independence and self-confidence. Here are some suggestions for the right kind of praise. Read more
When a child’s environment is stressful and confusing, they often naturally turn to play to help self-soothe, gain a sense of control, and sort out their emotions. Here are 29 reasons why play is so important in stressful times. Read more
Dr. Peter Gray reports the results of a large-scale, demographically representative survey, conducted several weeks after schools closed, suggests that most children were doing very well, in some ways better than they had before schools closed. Read more
More time in front of screens, whether for school or for fun and connection, can result in eye strain, fatigue and headaches, but experts offer simple ways for parents to protect their kids’ eyes during a time when screens are a bigger part of everyday life. Read more
A major new design initiative aims to establish a global baseline for planning urban streets with the needs of children as number one priority, and offers solutions and inspirational ideas to make urban streets safer for everyone. Read more
Play can feel silly, unproductive and time consuming. And that’s precisely the point. Play offers a reprieve from the chaos and grownups need to add more play to their lives. Read more
Adults raised by helicopter parents speak out: “We are not okay!” Researchers found that kids with controlling parents were more likely to have long-term issues with social skills and emotional problems. Read more
Every two summers since the 1970s, a minicity pops up in Munich. It resembles any other city—except that it is run entirely by children. Read more
