increase in drowning rates
A new CDC study looks at the increase in drowning rates of children and finds disparity among racial groups. There are many reasons why. Read more
classic board games
It's game night, and these classic board games offer up a dose of nostalgia alongside strategy and fun. Here’s a list of 30 board games everyone can enjoy. Read more
City parks
City parks are like outdoor living rooms: If people feel welcome and relaxed, they will settle in. Check out this successful park in Minnesota. Read more
Reflexive Movement Phase
Children move through a developmental progression in the acquisition of motor skills. The reflexive movement phase ranges from birth to about 1 year. Reflexes are involuntary movements, and through this reflex activity the infant gains information about his immediate surroundings.
emotional noise
A child’s emotional life strongly impacts his ability to lay down new knowledge. His cognitive (reasoning) brain needs to learn how to recognize, modulate, and channel all that emotional noise in order to be able to learn and grow. Read more
Moral character
Moral character is integrally tied to sports. We praise an athlete’s virtue, alongside physical abilities. We celebrate sportsmanship as capturing the spirit of sport. Here are some reasons character is so important in sports. Read more
independence therapy
A pediatric occupational therapist recently shared some successes she has had with independence therapy and encouraging kids to do things on their own. Check out her success with an 11-year-old girl with anxiety and higher support needs on the autism spectrum. Read more
view the teenage years
To allow teens to become the best adults they can be, we must reframe the way we view the teenage years. Here are five things teens wish adults knew about them. Read more
Hopscotch
Hopscotch is probably one of the best-known classic playground games. It's easy enough for kids of all ages. These six creative variations add a twist to the classic game to make things more challenging and exciting. Read more
writing by hand
Many schools are introducing computers as early as preschool, meaning some kids may learn the basics of typing before writing by hand. However, writing by hand is a neurobiologically richer process and this richness may confer some cognitive benefits. Read more
