video conferencing
Bored? Lonely? Here’s how to use video conferencing to play traditional, real-life board games with family members who are sheltering in different places. Read more
thought-provoking hacks
Need a second to breathe? Here are some excellent thought-provoking hacks to foster your kids’ independent play. Read more
how to break up a fight
Kids won’t stop fighting? Get advice from a bar bouncer, kindergarten teacher, hockey referee, marriage and family therapist, and police officer. They know how to break up a fight. Read more
local green space
For city residents, equitable access to local green space is more than a coronavirus-era amenity. It’s critical for physical, emotional, and mental health. Read more
why and how
Children have a never-ending curiosity about the world around them and frequently question how and why it works the way it does. Children prefer storybooks that explain why and how things happen. Read more
NERF
Advertised as the “world’s first official indoor ball,” the NERF ball has the distinction of being a safe option for throwing a ball indoors. The NERF brand has expanded to include sports equipment, plastic guns that use foam darts and balls, and water guns that appeal to children and adults alike.
memorable experiences
Giving kids memorable experiences rather than things is always better. Here are suggestions to try during stay-at-home times. Read more
Independent play
Now’s a good time to teach your kids to play on their own. Independent play is a skill your kids will use for the rest of their lives. Read more
restorative power of nature
If there was ever a time to put the restorative power of nature to the test, it’s now. Dr. Michel Suk notes that one of the many proven benefits to time in nature is enhanced immunity. Read more
free play every day
Attempting to school children at home puts pressure on parents at a time when anxiety is high. This is not helpful for them or their children. All children need time and space for free play every day, now possibly more than ever. Read more
