playground deserts
A new report says that New York City is leaving kids in “playground deserts” and calls for 200 more to be built. Many of their plans show promise. Read more
National Bike to School Day 2019
National Bike to School Day 2019 is May 8. Thousands of communities have already signed up for the 8th annual celebration. Get involved! Read more
Children’s Rights in Sport
Does Norway have the answer to excess in youth sports? The country’s Children’s Rights in Sport is a document unlike any other in the world. And 93 percent of their children grow up playing organized sports. Read more
healthy competition
What do you do when your kid thinks winning is everything? Here are some helpful suggestions to introduce your child to healthy competition. Read more
access to nature as a child’s right
Richard Louv, co-founder of Children & Nature Network, explores the healing effects of exposure to nature and the movement to declare access to nature as a child’s right. Read more
comprehensive training in aquatics
Did you know that NRPA provides comprehensive training in aquatics? Now is the perfect time to ensure you understand how to run all types of aquatic facilities safely, efficiently and confidently. Read more
Lego Braille Bricks
Lego has unveiled a new project aimed at helping blind and visually impaired children learn Braille in a "playful and engaging way." Lego Braille Bricks will allow children to learn the touch writing system through play. Read more
competence over confidence
It’s never too early to teach your children risk management. Extreme athlete Will Gadd explains why kids should develop competence over confidence. Read more
Kids need to spend time in nature
Kids need to spend time in nature. They may prefer to stick to their screens, but there are many important reasons why getting them outdoors matters. Read more
future concussions
More years in sports - not less - may help protect the brains of children who have had a concussion against future concussions, a new study says. Read more
