Hurkle-Durkling
What is 'Hurkle-Durkling' and should your kids be partaking in it? The TikTok trend encourages lounging in bed after you wake up. Here experts weigh in on the benefits—and downsides. Read more
design their school day
What if children were allowed to design their school day? Children's natural tendencies align with research more than you might think. Read more
Kids Online Safety Act
If passed, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would be the most significant piece of legislation aimed at keeping kids safe online. So what is KOSA and does it go far enough to protect tweens and teens online? Read more
Bernie DeKoven
Calling himself a "Fun-theorist," Bernie DeKoven designed, taught, and wrote about games. Bernie DeKoven was a play advocate who authored books and developed games including video games.
Generation Alpha kids
Generation Alpha kids, those born after 2010, are often compared to honey badgers. Experts provide insights on the honey badger generation and how it may have come to be, plus how parents can navigate raising Generation Alpha. Read more
Forest bathing
‘Forest bathing’, which simply means being calm and quiet ‘amongst the trees’ and observing the surrounding natural world while breathing deeply can be a powerful de-stressing tool for youth. Read more
workforce development
Thousands of park and recreation agencies across the country offer a workforce development and/or career exploration program targeted to youth and young adults entering the labor force. Read more
American high school
The American high school is broken. American teens are disengaged, stressed, and questioning the value of high school and college. Experts offer up examples of innovations, solutions or possible paths forward as education leaders navigate the current crisis. Read more
Park Pulse poll 2024
Ninety-two percent of U.S adults experience a positive mental health boost after spending time at their local parks, according to the latest National Recreation and Park Association Park Pulse poll. Read more
making a difference
Grammy Awards don't only go to the people who produce and perform songs. For just over a decade, they've also been given out to those who teach others how to make music. This teacher is making a difference in children’s lives. Read more
