nature prescriptions
Dr. Robert Zarr, founder of Park Rx America, is now giving patients the power to write their own nature prescriptions. Read more
new kindergartners
A good kindergarten experience sets kids up for success in school and into adulthood. Here are 5 tips for parents of new kindergartners who are younger than their classmates. Read more
benefits of play on playgrounds
Play shouldn’t be seen as a silly, extracurricular, optional activity, but rather an essential tool in a child’s development. IPEMA’s Voice of Play outlines the many benefits of play on playgrounds. Read more
play successfully with other children
The capacity to play successfully with other children has a protective effect on mental health, new research shows. Read more
Play fighting
Superhero play, when you really study it, is negotiating, followed by bluster, accompanied by powerful poses and a bit of running. Play fighting is a proper preparation where negotiation, cooperation, and agreement are the secrets to success. Read more
walk, bike or roll to school
The Safe Routes to School program in Oregon has given school districts the opportunity to apply for grants for projects to encourage and facilitate safe ways for kids to walk, bike or roll to school. Read more
Picnics
Picnics are known for good food, good weather and your favorite park or playground. Here are some tips and tricks for making picnics simple, fun, and healthy. Read more
distracted by their phones
A teacher who once championed phones in the classroom has changed his stance. Why? Because attention is a limited resource and kids are spending too much of it distracted by their phones. Read more
Missoula Children's Theatre
The Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) is committed to the development of life skills in children through their involvement in the performing arts. Communication, self-discipline, and team work skills are fostered through MCT's local children's theatre, international traveling theatre, performing arts camps, and their Next Step Prep summer high school performance arts program.
nation’s best park system
The Trust for Public Land recently announced that Washington, DC, was rated the nation’s best park system on the 2022 ParkScore index. Is your city on the list? Read more
