gut microbes
A potential biomarker for neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism are gut microbes. The connection between the gut and brain is an area of considerable interest among scientists. Read more
children’s physical literacy
Who has the biggest impact on our children’s physical literacy and who is responsible for making sure my child is physically literate? Read more
Vitamin N Challenge
The Vitamin N Challenge helps connect families to ideas and inspiration for spending quality time outdoors together. Here are some thoughts from several families who took the challenge. Read more
George D Butler
George D. Butler was the National Recreation Association's Director of Research for forty-three years and the author of several recreation books. George became known as "a pathfinder, a ground breaker, and a pioneer" who "laid the foundation" of an effective service infrastructure within the emerging recreation field.
Magical Bridge playgrounds
Magical Bridge playgrounds include playhouses for performances and zones for spinning, swinging, sliding or simply getting away from the noise for peace of mind, a valuable amenity for children with autism and other disabilities. Read more
an optimistic outlook
When parents embrace an optimistic outlook, they nurture a more positive family environment and equip their children with essential life skills to navigate future challenges confidently. Read more
high blood pressure
A new study shared by the American Heart Association points to a worrying trend. The study found as many as 1 in 7 kids in the United States lives with high blood pressure. Read more
Lighthouse parenting
Lighthouse parenting hovers between being not as involved as a helicopter parent, but not as hands-off as a free-range parent. Read more
Deep reading
Deep reading is essential to strengthen circuits in the brain tied to critical thinking skills, background knowledge — and, most of all, empathy. Read more
Child Friendly City
Helsinki has become the first Nordic capital to be formally recognized by children’s charity UNICEF as a Child Friendly City. Read more
