Forbes’ most powerful women
Barbie is the first-ever fictional character to be selected as one of Forbes’ most powerful women in the world, a list that otherwise includes 99 hardworking, flesh-and-blood founders, leaders and innovators. Read more
Adaptive skating
Public skateparks have come a long way in the last 25 years. Parks are being used by skateboarders, BMX riders, scooters, rollerbladers, roller skaters, and even wheelchairs. Adaptive skating focuses on ability, not disability. Read more
solo sports
Sometimes the best sport for your introverted child is one in which they can challenge themselves without an opponent. Consider these solo sports that will keep them active and give them a sense of accomplishment. Read more
Build Your Own Playground!
Build Your Own Playground! A Sourcebook of Play Sculptures, Designs, and Concepts from the Work of Jay Beckwith contains planning and building details for creative playgrounds built from unorthodox materials with community volunteers. The book was written by Jeremy Joan Hewes with Jay Beckwith and was published in 1975.
Why are bullies so mean
Why are bullies so mean? A youth psychology expert explains what’s behind their harmful behavior. No matter your age, if you’re being bullied − there’s help out there. Read more
Stranger danger
Stranger danger isn’t an effective way to talk to kids about predators. If you ask a child what a stranger looks like, they’ll say ‘someone who is mean and ugly,’ and that’s not always the case. Read more
National Toy Hall of Fame 2023
It’s official! The National Toy Hall of Fame 2023 inductees are baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids, Fisher Price Corn-Popper, and NERF. Read more
gentle parenting movement
The gentle parenting movement has exploded in popularity on social media. But gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests. Read more
Beagle Scout Snoopy
Beagle Scout Snoopy and the YMCA team up to increase summer camp access, innovative conservation programs, and camp leadership development for children across the U.S. and internationally. Read more
early childhood and technology
In a world where toddlers seamlessly transition from building with blocks to swiping on screens, the intertwining of early childhood and technology becomes inevitable. Read more
