There are currently more than one million young people in the Boy Scouts of America, including more than 176,000 young women. Coinciding with the organization's 115th anniversary, the name changes to Scouting America in 2025. Read more
Two California moms started a low-key neighborhood camp and had the kids run it. Here's how you can do this, too! Read more
The earliest known board game printed in the U.S. first appeared in 1822. “The Travellers’ Tour,” printed the year after Missouri became a state, has a lot to say about how a young country saw itself. Read more
May marks the beginning of swim season as beaches, pools, waterparks and community center pools begin to open and people begin to spend more time outdoors. May is National Water Safety Month. Read more
American Girl’s brand refresh is happening at the perfect time: when Millennial parents who grew up with the dolls are buying toys for their own kids. Read more
Gentle parenting doesn’t mean permissive parenting. This firm and kind style is typically considered optimal for children and leads to happy, well-adjusted adults. Read more
Fred Rogers once said: “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Experts explain why play is serious work. Read more
Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. You may be surprised at all the benefits swimming can provide. Read more
