Executive function key to success
Executive function is the key to success in school. This article offers a clear explanation of executive function and how it is developed in children. Read more
Executive function is the key to success in school. This article offers a clear explanation of executive function and how it is developed in children. Read more
More sport and recreation organizations are starting to assess how well their activity programs retain – as much as train – their participants. Examine this checklist. Read more
A blogger recently posted a list of the coolest playgrounds of 2018. Did your favorite innovative playground make this list? Read more
A new Detroit program opened up a long-unused campground in the city to give local children the experience of overnight camping in the outdoors. The ultimate mission of Detroit Outdoors is to foster young people’s connection to nature. Read more
Have you read about the Homeless Children’s Playtime Project? There is a listing in our encyclopedia about it, and this article describes their challenges. Read more
According to a survey of more than 1,500 chief executive officers from 33 industries around the world, CEOs believe that successfully navigating an increasingly complex world will require creativity more than any other skill. How does children’s play affect creativity? Read more
A day with nothing planned isn’t a parenting failure, it’s much-needed freedom for kids. This insightful article suggests nine ways to give kids more freedom, suggesting that parents let children be children. Read more
A recent CDC survey reported that 32 percent of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. One author suggests play deprivation is part of the problem. Read more
Living in a state of perpetual flight, fight, or freeze in reaction to being overstimulated takes a toll on kids with Sensory Processing Disorder. This in-depth article offers help in understanding and treating this difficult disorder. Read more
ADA-compliant playgrounds without inclusive features defeat the purpose. Nearly one in five people in the U.S. has a disability, yet most playgrounds aren’t built for them. Great information here. Read more