noisy toys
The screeching and roaring and wailing of noisy toys is about to get worse, as new guidelines go into effect April 20 that allow some toys — push and pull toys, specifically — to turn up the volume. Read more
Coordination
The definition of coordination is the ability to develop patterns of movement efficiently integrating visual information with the movement of the limbs. In children, coordination of motor skills develops as the child ages and experiences new activities.
NatureScore
A new measurement called NatureScore provides an interactive map with a snapshot of the amount and quality of nature in neighborhoods across the U.S. Read more
state-of-the-art playground
Would you like to create a state-of-the-art playground for your backyard? Teacher Tom has plenty of great suggestions. Read more
Great Rewiring of Childhood
The combination of hyperprotective parenting that began in the 1980s and the rise of smartphones in the 2010s has led to what has been called the “Great Rewiring of Childhood.” Read more
40 car toys
Whether your young one has already sparked an interest in automobiles or mechanics or just likes to ride, car toys are a great way to get kids excited and involved. Check out this list of 40 car toys for kids of all ages. Read more
grants for park and recreation
The Department of the Interior has committed $58.3 million in grants for park and recreation projects in communities lacking parks. Read more
National Physical Education Standards
The new National Physical Education Standards released by SHAPE America provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student. Read more
Joseph Lee
Joseph Lee began life in 1862 as the son of a wealthy Boston family, and through a lifetime of leadership, research, writings, and philanthropy, he became known as the "Father of the Playground Movement." A contemporary characterized Lee's work with schools, playgrounds, and recreation with these words: "Joseph Lee had constructive imagination. After he had backed his vision with money, persistence, and persuasion, the United States was no longer the same."
bills to protect kids online
Congress is considering bills to protect kids online. Some of what’s in those bills could help, but some elements could be harmful. Two pediatricians explain what’s likely to work and what isn’t. Read more
