Curiosity affects academic achievement
Are you curious how curiosity affects academic achievement? Encouraging kids to think like creative detectives produces amazing results. Read more
Landscape architecture activity books
The ASLA Discover Landscape Architecture Activity Books are for anyone, including kids, interested in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, and engineering, and for those who like to draw, doodle, and be inspired. They’re free! Read more
Social signals for people with autism
A new study is pushing back hard on the notion that people with autism are not interested in socializing. Interpreting their unusual behaviors as social signals for communication can open the door for conversation. Read more
Rough and tumble play benefits
Is the pendulum shifting back in favor of rough and tumble play? A wave of books and medical research papers are helping to publicize the physical, mental, emotional and social benefits of roughhousing. Read more
Camp design to park design
Public parks are taking note of the summer camp experience to translate basic camp-design principles into park design. This thought-provoking article is worth considering. Read more
Family time outdoors
What is the single greatest benefit of family time outdoors? Michael Lanza says: “We have only nature and each other…we spend hours a day talking, telling stories, sharing our thoughts, and laughing.” Sound intriguing? Read more
Crime is down
Why have Americans missed the news? Crime in America is down significantly, but the perception of crime is up. This list of crime statistics may surprise you. Read more
Unique water spray feature
Can you think outside of the box? A Boston park repurposed several discarded large, granite lion heads to create a unique water spray feature. Read more
Paper on playwork
Curious about how playwork works? Adrian Voce and Gordon Sturrock, leaders in the field, have published a recent paper that gives their insights into the playwork story. Read more
Walkable communities report
Report cards are out – how does your state rank for supporting walking, biking, and active communities? This report helps decision makers prioritize policies that support walkable communities. Read more
