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
Froebel Gifts
Friedrich Froebel was a German educator in the early 1800s who is considered the founder of the kindergarten movement. He developed a series of play materials he called Gifts that included geometric building blocks designed to teach children about forms and their relationships in nature.
benefits of volunteering
Teaching kids to give back is important and a great way to do that is by encouraging them to volunteer. In addition to benefiting their community, there are many benefits of volunteering they can experience. Read more
