As some parts of the country “open up” and families venture beyond their households, parents are faced with hard decisions about what children can do. Here are some suggestions for conversations with other parents. Read more
When the novel coronavirus is no longer as great a threat and schools finally reopen, these authors suggest we should give children the one thing they will need most after enduring months of isolation, stress, physical restraint and woefully inadequate, screen-based remote learning. We should give them playtime -- and lots of it. Read more
Parents can lead their children in play with activities and games, but they can also try these three prompts to see how easy it is to encourage children to find new opportunities for play, both inside their home and out. Read more
The CDC offers recommendations for visiting parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools after the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions lift. Read more
With many camps and sports activities cancelled, it looks like siblings will be spending a lot more time together this summer. Here is great information to help siblings get along. Read more
Children of all ages with proper supervision can benefit from resistance training, a form of strength building that should be incorporated into physical activity classes when students return to school, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read more
The author of "Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America," says it’s never too early to talk with kids about race and racism. Read more
With our country in crisis, youth recreational sports serve an important role moving forward. Youth sports leaders must understand the power they have to help shape the positive identities of our children and help make better, more tolerant and understanding communities in the future. Read more
