Daily winter outdoor play
Daily winter outdoor play is a great way to keep the doctor away! It keeps germs at bay, increases physical activity, offers fresh air, boosts the immune system, and improves sleep. Read more
use stress to their advantage
Many young athletes face pressure-related stress that can overwhelm them, making the game less fun and more of a chore. New research pinpoints how youth athletes can better use stress to their advantage — and gain coping skills for life. Read more
improve public spaces
Check out these five initiatives supported by Cities4Children Alliance member organizations around the world that give a flavor of what their members are doing to improve public spaces for children. Read more
S.A.F.E.
The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) was created in October of 1995 to help communities across the nation examine the critical issues surrounding playground safety. S.A.F.E. is an acronym created by NPPS and used in its National Action Plan to help the public create safe play environments for children.
bring back free play
Remember kids running around and playing outside till the streetlights came on. Would you like to bring back free play to your neighborhood? Here are some tips. Read more
kids’ social media habits
Parents are more concerned than ever about their kids’ social media habits, worried about everything from oversharing and cyberbullying to anxiety, depression, sleep and study time. Two experts weigh in. Read more
board games
Strong family relationships are built by families who enjoy spending time with one another, and board games are a great way to bring the family together. Read more
STEM or STEAM
STEM or STEAM? Whether STEM should be augmented to STEAM – science, technology, engineering, arts and math – with the addition of the arts remains something of a debate. Read more
little red wagon
Radio Flyer was created in Chicago by Italian immigrant Antonio Pasin. His grandson, Robert Pasin, now serves as the company's chief wagon officer, and shares the history of the iconic little red wagon. Read more
importance of play
Rats can teach us about the importance of play. Here’s how to incorporate more play into your life. Read more
