With the public’s concerns about brain injuries on the rise, many parents are opting for flag football instead of tackle for their kids. Could flag football one day leapfrog tackle football in popularity? Read more
Reconnecting children and nature may be the last cause in America that transcends political, religious, racial, and professional barriers. Richard Louv champions the transformative power of nature on children and society. Read more
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
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
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 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
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? The way kids play has quietly transformed. Here are some factors that led to this and why that matters. Read more
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
