supportive vs enabling
Good parenting means being supportive without being enabling. But it can often be hard to tell the difference. This is especially true when a child is struggling with a mental health or learning issue. Read more
Good parenting means being supportive without being enabling. But it can often be hard to tell the difference. This is especially true when a child is struggling with a mental health or learning issue. Read more
Olympic swimmer Cullen Jones nearly drowned at 5. He now advocates for water safety for kids. “What parents must know is that swim lessons are necessary. It is a life skill—and one that will save lives.” Read more
Teaching children about other cultures helps them respect individual and cultural differences. Try these eight fun games from around the world to teach kids about different cultures through active outdoor play. Read more
The phrase “government scientist” doesn’t exactly bring peaceful imagery to mind, but sometimes they stumble on something delightful. Here are 5 children’s toys that were invented by government scientists. Read more
Breaking is making its debut at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Originally known as break dancing, here is an Olympian’s guide to the sport. Read more
When it comes to learning, Gen Alphas are all about using games to harness knowledge. They prefer bite-size, practical content that captures their attention and meets their desire for quick, useful knowledge. Read more
The National Institute for Play maintains that play is an urgent public health necessity. It identifies the latest advances in neuroscience, biology, social science and psychology to better understand and explain the role of play in brain development and social integration. Read more
Ready to think out of the box? Here are some of the best after-school programs and activities you might not have known existed. Read more
Parks and recreation cultivates meaningful connections and a sense of community among youth through group activities. The latest National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Pulse poll shares its findings. Read more