summer camp
Knowing more about how a camp operates and trains its staff can bring about peace of mind for parents. Here are 7 ways to take the stress and worry out of sending your child to summer camp. Read more
swinging, rolling, and spinning
Young children crave swinging, rolling, and spinning. That's because they need it. It helps their nervous system to mature and organize. Read more
the 10,000-Hour Rule
Overzealous parents and coaches are ruining kids' experience with sports. The misuse of performance research and "the 10,000-Hour Rule" is leading down a destructive path. Read more
Homo Ludens
Homo Ludens: a study of the play element in culture was written in 1938 by Johan Huizinga, a Dutch historian who lived from 1872 to 1945. The title, Homo Ludens, translates to mean Man the Player.
Philadelphia International Unity Cup
The Philadelphia International Unity Cup is a yearly World Cup-style soccer tournament that brings the city’s many immigrant communities together in more ways than just playing the game. Read more
Safe Routes to School
The US Government has announced a mammoth cash award of over $800 million for making the country’s streets safer, benefiting programs such as Safe Routes to School. Read more
Playful Learning Landscapes movement
The Playful Learning Landscapes movement represents an evidence-based approach for addressing inequities by providing new opportunities for learning in everyday public spaces where families spend time. Read more
incorporate play into daily life
From engaging newborns to guiding toddlers, trying to keep up with preschoolers and school-aged children, then striving to connect with preteens and teenagers, there are many ways parents and caregivers can incorporate play into daily life. Read more
Wonder Kids Triathlon
To meet a growing need for more local sports and activities for younger age groups, this parks and recreation department offered a Wonder Kids Triathlon for kids aged 3-12. Read more
to live happy lives
If you want to raise a child who’s happy in the long run, neuroscientists and psychologists argue that stepping back and letting the child face their problems prepares them to live happy lives down the road. Read more
