giving pedestrians more access
From Park(ing) Day to parklets to slow speed streets to carless streets, San Francisco has made great advances in giving pedestrians more access to city streets. Read more
advice columns about childrearing
Articles and advice columns about childrearing that appeared in popular magazines from the early 20th century on into the early 21st century have shifted their views of children from capable and responsible to the opposite. Read more
Super Soaker
The Super Soaker, a water gun, became the top selling toy in America. Was the inventor really a rocket scientist? Read more
movement room
With a few supplies and a bit of imagination, it’s easy to create a “movement room” or space in the house where kids can move freely without worrying about breaking something. Read more
building stuff
Experience the enormous satisfaction to be found in building stuff in order to knock it over. Curious minds will fall in love with these gadgets, puzzle toys, and STEM-based activities! Read more
Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget was a noted theorist in the field of developmental psychology and in the study of human intelligence. Play is an important element in Piaget's theory. It is a vehicle for the child to understand the world around him as well as an indicator of the child's cognitive development.
playing with kids not crucial
How much should you really play with your kids? An anthropologist notes that not only is playing with kids not crucial for their development or happiness, other cultures find the idea downright bizarre. Read more
adventure playgrounds closed
“It’s heartbreaking.” Statistics from Play England show that at least 21 adventure playgrounds have been closed across England since 2017. Read more
anxiety removing masks
As mask mandates fall and the CDC issues new mask guidance, kids may experience anxiety around removing their masks. Clear communication from grown-ups can help children navigate the uncertainty. Read more
popular playground games
Here’s an analysis about popular playground games enjoyed by children around the world that offers a better understanding of how they compare to those we are more familiar with here in the U.S. Read more
