Stop the focus on a single sport
A former Major League pitcher has an urgent message for parents: stop the focus on a single sport and spare your still-developing child the potential of a lifetime of pain and discomfort. Read more
Every Kid in a Park
If you have a fourth grader in your home, Every Kid in a Park gives your family free access to America’s parks for an entire year to discover our country’s wildlife, resources, and history. Read more
Playground Ideas
Since 2007, Marcus Veerman’s organization, Playground Ideas, has provided aid and inspiration and helped to build nearly 1,900 playgrounds globally, using old tires and locally-available materials. Read more
Don’t forget the fun
The umpire yells, “Play ball,” not “Work ball.” Tony Dungy shares advice he was given when he started in sports. Don’t forget the fun in fundamentals. Read more
Loose parts during recess
25 Toronto-area schools are using the Outdoor Play and Learning program to encourage children to use all sorts of loose parts during recess to build whatever comes into their heads. Read more
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
Indoor “house arrest”
Freeing kids from indoor “house arrest” has great benefits for all kids and especially those with ADHD. Rather than being a helicopter parent, try becoming a hummingbird parent. Read more
National Toy Hall of Fame 2018 finalists
The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 toy finalists for 2018. Will Uno play its cards right? Can the Magic 8 Ball change its fortune? Will the sled slide across the finish line? Can chalk draw up a victory? Read more
Now accepting proposals
The US Play Coalition is now accepting proposals for Educational Sessions, Poster Presentations and the Play Research Symposium at the 10th Anniversary Conference on the Value of Play: PLAY FOR LIFE to be held March 31 – April 3, 2019, at Clemson University in South Carolina. Read more
Inclusive design
Here is a great article about a playground design that describes the thought processes that went into this inclusive design offering play value to children regardless of physical or cognitive ability. Read more
