The best playgrounds include a combination of the following design elements: high heights, spaces to hide and “get lost,” the opportunity to make and unmake, the ability to sustain interest, and the capacity to pursue child-led play. Read more
Since 2021, the bike bus movement has exploded. Bike buses are groups of children and parents cycling to school together on a regular route and schedule. Read more
Intelligence is not fixed but fluid. A growth mindset allows our brains to flourish while lowering our stress levels. Parents, instill in your children a growth mindset to help them succeed in school and beyond. Read more
Time in the outdoors can be crucial for children with special needs. Nature can support and empower children of all ages and abilities. Read more
In a recent study, investigators found that in many areas of the country -- particularly the South -- families have few safe, free parks and playgrounds for their kids to enjoy. Play deserts keep kids from fun physical activity. Read more
Older kids need play too! Ninja courses on high school campuses can be a catalyst to get students active in a way that makes fitness seem a lot like play. Read more
Exercise isn’t necessarily the whole solution for a child who’s struggling with ADHD, but it can have a positive effect on concentration, and it is a vital part of healthy physical and mental development for all kids. Read more
Summer camp workers deal with two painful consequences of young people’s excessive hours online, especially their engagement in social media: self-loathing and weak in-person communication skills. Read more
What are the characteristics of the developing adolescent brain? Adolescent brains are laser-focused on their peers and social standing, making them hyper-sensitive to criticism and vulnerable to bullying. Read more
