Social distancing is important right now, but one big plus is that families can still enjoy the outside. Outdoor play is particularly important for children, and may just be the perfect way to blow off some steam while getting some vitamin D. Read more
Here are 4 ways to help kids relax as the coronavirus upends everyday life. The best way to protect children from experiencing anxiety is to keep life as normal as possible. Read more
Today's playgrounds are expected to be accessible and safe, and to engage a child's imagination and senses. Here are some of the trends in playground design. Read more
Just for kids: a comic has been developed with help from experts to answer what kids want to know about coronavirus. Read more
This mom unsuccessfully tried to get her boys to stop roughhousing. But she learned the benefits of the rough and tumble play and with a few rules, she was able to step back and let go. Read more
Recent studies show a clear association between more frequent physical activity and lower levels of depression and anxiety in adolescents. Even light activity is linked to better mental health. Read more
Sometimes kids fall. Sometimes it hurts. We want them to get back up and try again, to learn something from an unpleasant experience. If kids are allowed to play freely, they will become more resilient adults. Read more
If your spring break 2020’s destination is at home, here are 45-plus staycation ideas to do with your kids with this helpful guide of resources and ideas of things to do, read, and create. Read more
Like many outdoor sports, cycling struggles to get more girls on bikes. In Colorado, a handful of youth organizations are trying to change that. Read more
