total solar eclipse
Are you ready for the April 8 total solar eclipse? It is the perfect opportunity to use this beautiful celestial event as a wonderful learning experience for children and to inspire interest in science by everyone. Read more
failing to launch
As the twenty-first century progresses, more and more teens are “failing to launch,” or reach the classic milestones of independence that we used to take for granted. Do more responsibilities make teens more capable? Read more
creating outdoor play spaces
The mix of nature and permanent exploratory areas is critical in creating outdoor play spaces that supply visual interest, repeat visits, and sustained play. Read more
Hanging out
Teens are dating less, playing fewer youth sports, spending less time with their friends, and making fewer friends to begin with. They have more leisure time than they used to. They just choose to spend it on their phones. Hanging out is no longer the norm. Read more
Sensory Development
The interaction of the mind and the body comes through the experiences of the senses. Countless amounts of sensory information enter the brain all the time from not only the eyes and ears, but also from every area of the body. The brain organizes and integrates all of these sensations to help the person function normally.
flag football
With the public’s concerns about brain injuries on the rise, many parents are opting for flag football instead of tackle for their kids. Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity? Read more
transformative power of nature
Reconnecting children and nature may be the last cause in America that transcends political, religious, racial, and professional barriers. Richard Louv champions the transformative power of nature on children and society. Read more
overscheduling kids’ lives
A new study suggests that overscheduling kids’ lives causes depression and anxiety. Homework and scheduled activities are eating away at time for sleep and socializing, which are also important. Read more
after school snacks
Not sure what you should feed your kids before their practice or game? Homemade kid-friendly after school snacks can be simple, cheap, fast, and nutritious. Here’s how. Read more
education and democracy
John Dewey’s vision for education and democracy still resonates today. Revisit Dewey’s philosophy about the value of field trips, classroom experiments, music instruction and children playing together on playgrounds. Read more
