Free play
Almost 90% of Providence, Rhode Island's students qualify for a free lunch, but over the summer, when the lunch program migrated to the parks, most of the kids weren't coming...until the city added something else. Free play. Read more
reclaiming streets
Several Canadian cities are reclaiming streets for the kids to allow them to play in the street outside their own homes where parents can easily keep an eye on them. Read more
summer campers' parents
For years, summer campers' parents have reported that when their children return home they are more caring, understand the importance of giving, are more equipped to stand up for what they know is right, and are willing to be more responsible. Read more
nature and improved mood
A growing body of research shows an association between time in nature and improved mood. A recent study shows that city parks can lift people’s moods as much as Christmas. Read more
multisport athletes
The majority of Little League World Series players this year are multisport athletes. Major Leaguers encourage kids to cross train in multiple sports and to not specialize until after high school. Read more
dirt and grime
This allergist thinks some dirt and grime can be good for your kids. Eating dirt might be a stretch, but it’s certainly good for them to play in it, and it’s definitely important and beneficial for children to spend time in natural areas such as farms and forests. Read more
Games Children Play
Games Children Play: How games and sport help children develop was written by Kim Brooking-Payne and published in 1996 by Hawthorn Press. The aim of the book is not only to outline ways of organizing children’s games, but also to give insight into why the game is appropriate for a particular age or stage of development.
ruined childhood
We have ruined childhood by a fundamental shift in the way we view children and child-rearing, and the way this shift has transformed our schools, our neighborhoods and our relationships to one another and our communities. Read more
Legos has a message
Legos has a message for parents: Most kids in the U.S. have plenty of access to toys. What they may lack is one particularly important person to play with: their parents. Read more
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Many children who get a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder don't get timely or appropriate treatment afterward. Read more
