Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Sweden’s Fritidskort scheme aims to make leisure activities more accessible for children from all backgrounds, but early evidence suggests targeted outreach is essential to close participation gaps and fully realise its social benefits. Fritidskortet was conceived as one of the…
With children as young as nine turning to screens after school due to lack of local activities, Denmark’s Education Minister calls for a nationwide review to ensure equitable and healthy leisure options for all pupils. In parts of Denmark, children…
Swimming lessons offer more than just water skills, fostering safety awareness, confidence, discipline, and emotional resilience that can benefit children throughout their lives. Swimming lessons can offer far more than a way to pass a warm afternoon. For children, they…
Disney Dreamers Academy is launching a new year-round, mentoring programme in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs, shifting from its traditional high school focus to provide ongoing career exploration and hands-on experiences for middle school students across multiple U.S. cities.…
Children practising music often face periods of apparent stagnation, but experts emphasise that these phases are normal and can signal the embedding of new skills through deliberate practice and varied routines. Children learning music often expect progress to feel steady…
Families navigating college track and field recruiting face shifting costs and complex aid rules, with recent updates emphasising the importance of athlete-led processes, net costs over division labels, and timing strategies to secure the best academic and athletic fit. Parents…
A Chinese study suggests that regular physical activity may help adolescents combat insomnia symptoms by reducing negative thought patterns, highlighting the role of exercise in supporting teen mental health and sleep quality. Regular physical activity may do more than strengthen…
Medical experts advocate for short, frequent bursts of movement during prolonged sitting to reduce risks of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, offering a practical complement to regular exercise. Extended stretches of sitting have become a fact of modern life, but…
Balancing recovery and performance remains a delicate challenge for swimmers, with the decision to rest often overlooked amid team pressures and health risks. Experts emphasise that knowing when to pause can be more disciplined than pushing on. Swimmers are taught…
A new research indicates that increasing daily steps among adolescents could enhance brain structure and reduce mental health issues, highlighting the importance of simple physical activities like walking for young people’s emotional and cognitive growth. A recent study suggests that…
A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that more physically active adolescents are less prone to mobile phone overuse, with resilience serving as a key mediating factor. The findings highlight the importance of combined behavioural and psychological strategies in promoting healthier digital habits…
New research suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all for exercise timing. While mood benefits are consistent across the day, sleep and performance effects depend on individual routines, chronotypes, and exercise preferences, highlighting the importance of personalised schedules. Exercise can lift…
