neighborhood camp
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
earliest board game
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
National Water Safety Month
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
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
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
Recess
Recess for children is typically enjoyed outdoors and has been defined as a break period from the relatively inactive routine of the classroom. Traditionally, recess has been loosely structured and has allowed children to freely choose their activities and playmates on the school playground. Recesses usually last 10 to 20 minutes.
play is serious work
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
benefits swimming
Swimming just might be the best exercise out there. You may be surprised at all the benefits swimming can provide. Read more
play equipment and nature play
Researchers wondered: Colorful slides, balancing beams and plastic stepping stones, or trees, plants and sand? Which is better for children’s development? Here are their findings about manufactured play equipment and nature play. Read more
indoorsy person’s guide
Nature is for everyone. Here’s how to enjoy it, no matter where you live. Check out the indoorsy person’s guide to the great outdoors. Read more
