overscheduling kids’ lives
A new study suggests that overscheduling kids’ lives causes depression and anxiety. Homework and scheduled activities are eating away at time for sleep and socializing, which are also important. Read more
after school snacks
Not sure what you should feed your kids before their practice or game? Homemade kid-friendly after school snacks can be simple, cheap, fast, and nutritious. Here’s how. Read more
education and democracy
John Dewey’s vision for education and democracy still resonates today. Revisit Dewey’s philosophy about the value of field trips, classroom experiments, music instruction and children playing together on playgrounds. Read more
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities make up 15% of U.S. public school students, which is about 7.3 million K-12th graders. They are often left on the sidelines when it comes to school sports. Read more
playful assessment
Drawing on video games, educators are experiencing an unlikely idea: playful assessment. Researchers hope games on popular platforms like Roblox can offer a cure for tests students find ‘super boring.’ Read more
What happened to play
What happened to play? The way kids play has quietly transformed. Here are some factors that led to this and why that matters. Read more
benefits of being in nature
The father of a child with disabilities is inspired as a park planning manager to ensure that not only she, but all children can universally access the many benefits of being in nature. Read more
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
