Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
An evaluation of 360 children suggests inland wave pools can deliver meaningful gains in wellbeing, confidence and social connection, broadly matching results from beach-based programmes. A new evaluation by The Wave Project suggests that surf therapy can help young people…
A new state campaign is urging parents and spectators to change their behaviour, as sporting bodies introduce stronger measures to tackle abuse at children’s events. Parents and spectators in South Australia are being urged to rethink the way they behave…
Montessori programmes for 12- to 15-year-olds combine academic study with practical projects, community responsibility and meaningful work designed to build confidence and resilience. Adolescence between the ages of 12 and 15 is a period of rapid change, and Montessori education…
From boosting focus to easing stress, music has become more than background noise for many students: it is a tool for emotional regulation, connection and coping. Music is woven into the daily routine of students, from the moment they settle…
Building firm pauses, quiet periods and screen-free evenings into the routine can help homeschooling parents and children protect their energy without compromising learning. For many homeschooling families, the hardest part of teaching at home is not the curriculum itself but…
From gathering evidence to agreeing a review date, a collaborative approach can help families secure meaningful challenge for gifted teenagers without turning school meetings into confrontations. Parents of gifted teenagers often face a familiar puzzle: a child who can grasp…
The Julian H. Robertson Jr. CitySquash Centre brings sport, tutoring and mentoring under one roof, enabling the non-profit to expand from serving about 220 students to more than 500 a year. CitySquash’s new home in the Bronx brings together an…
Early selection can mistake maturity for potential and drive children out of sport. Coaches and schools are urged to delay cuts where possible and handle them with transparency, care and a clear route forward. As winter tryouts approach, youth sports…
The U.S. Center for SafeSport says regular conversations, clear team expectations and early action can help children speak up about bullying and create safer sporting environments. Parents of children who play sport are being urged to treat bullying as a…
A US study found that adolescents who walked more reported fewer mental health problems a year later, although the observational research cannot prove that walking caused the benefit. A new study led by King’s College London suggests that, for young…
ASSE International Student Exchange Programmes is offering high school students aged 15 to 18 the chance to spend a year, semester or summer overseas, while seeking American families to host students from abroad. ASSE International Student Exchange Programmes is inviting…
A minute of gentle stroking helped young teenagers recover their mood and showed signs of improved stress regulation after being left out of a virtual ball game. A brief period of gentle touch may help young teenagers recover after social…
