stop using food
Just about every parent uses food to reward their kids for good behavior and achievements – or to console them when they’re sad or disappointed. Here are four ways to stop using food to reward kids. Read more
engineering play
A recent study found that when children engaged in high levels of engineering play, they were more likely to exhibit 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity. Read more
playground design elements
Here are 5 ways to encourage parents and communities to keep children active in their play including the purposes of playground design elements. Read more
physical literacy
Can your child do a forward roll, throw a ball, strike an object? Here is a short list of nine simple physical tests and questions to assess the state of your child’s physical literacy. Read more
mindfulness
One in 5 American children struggles with anxiety, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. To help students cope, a growing number of schools are turning to mindfulness. Read more
new public open space
Twelve thousand affordable homes, 60 acres of new public open space, 10 to 12 new schools, two or three libraries, more than 30 childcare and healthcare centers, a new bus rapid transit line. Now they just need a few billion to build it. Read more
Gym class no substitute for recess
Gym class is no substitute for recess. This school doubled their recess time to make play a priority. Read more
talking to kids about coronavirus
Children are hearing about the new coronavirus and may be having anxiety and fear about how it might affect them. Here are experts thoughts on talking to kids about it. Read more
meltdowns
Autistic adults were asked what advice they would give to parents when it comes to meltdowns? This information is aimed at helping others understand what is happening when kids with autism have meltdowns. Read more
biggest toy trends of 2020
The biggest toy trends of 2020 were revealed at Toy Fair New York last week. The Toy Association’s team of experienced trend-spotters combed through thousands of products on the show floor before making the official announcement. Read more
