Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Experts highlight practical approaches to support children with ADHD in forming friendships, managing emotions, and fostering confidence through structured play and communication techniques. Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder often want the same thing as any other child: to join in,…
Children at Grounds For Sculpture in New Jersey participate in hands-on art activities linked to new exhibitions, highlighting the role of arts in boosting wellbeing, social skills, and community ties. At Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey, children are…
As families juggle multiple households and activities, experts warn that overloading children and parents can strain relationships and hinder well-being. Practical advice underscores the need for mindful planning and unstructured time to foster stronger bonds amid complexity. A packed family…
Research and personal stories highlight how participation in 4-H fosters confidence, resilience, and community-mindedness beyond childhood, influencing education, health, and civic service well into adulthood. 4-H is often introduced as a youth programme, but its influence can reach far beyond…
Introducing easy routines, appealing drinks, and low-pressure strategies can significantly improve children’s hydration habits, according to health experts, highlighting practical ways for parents to encourage drinking water without stress. Helping children drink enough water often works better as a routine…
Research from the University of Navarra and Fundación Mapfre reveals that high screen exposure and diets rich in ultra-processed foods may be associated with a greater likelihood of ADHD symptoms in young children, prompting calls for lifestyle changes. A study…
As October marks Bullying Prevention Month, a SafeSport official emphasises the importance of proactive conversations and understanding the root causes of bullying to foster safer sports and social environments for children. October is Bullying Prevention Month, and a U.S. Centre…
A new study reveals that children with higher cardiorespiratory fitness are less likely to experience depression later in life, highlighting the importance of vigorous play and physical activity in youth for long-term mental health benefits. Children who are fitter may…
A comprehensive approach to recovery, covering sleep, nutrition, hydration, and rest, is essential for athletes to adapt and maximise performance, emphasising the importance of planned recovery as much as training itself. In pre-season, coaches often focus on the part of…
Choosing the right board game for a six-year-old involves more than age labels, focusing on engaging, educational, and suitable options that foster patience, confidence, and shared fun for the whole family. Choosing a board game for a six-year-old is less…
A collaboration between Orchestras Live and East Riding of Yorkshire Council has pioneered a new method of quantifying the social impact of arts projects, transforming how cultural initiatives secure funding and demonstrate community benefits. For many arts groups, the hardest…
A new study reveals that community-based obesity programmes benefit younger children more than adolescents, highlighting the importance of age-specific approaches informed by advanced data analysis techniques. Researchers have found that community-based obesity prevention programmes do not affect all children in…
