Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
As youth sports become increasingly intense and specialised at younger ages, experts warn that pushing gifted children too hard may cause stress and burnout. A focus on fun, multi-sport participation and emotional resilience is vital for nurturing talent and well-being…
Parents can strengthen bonds with teens by dedicating consistent, low-pressure quality time through routines, shared activities, and relaxed outings, fostering connection amidst the pressures of growing up. Adolescence can test patience on both sides of the parent-child relationship, but it…
A new analysis reveals that 31 former rugby league players, some in their 20s and 30s, showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, raising concerns over early exposure to head impacts and reinforcing the need for safer youth sports practices. A…
Amid rising concerns over excessive training and academic strain, Taiwan accelerates reforms to reshape its youth sports culture and safeguard students’ wellbeing, as new laws and policies aim to curb burnout and promote positive coaching practices. Taiwan’s planned overhaul of…
As disputes over playing minutes escalate, youth clubs are enforcing strict communication guidelines, urging parents to show restraint and focus on fostering a respectful dialogue that prioritises the child’s long-term growth and well-being. Parents furious about their child’s minutes may…
Despite proposed reforms to reduce training hours and shift towards community-based sports, a new survey reveals young Taiwanese athletes continue to face overtraining, injuries, and emotional strain, raising questions about the effectiveness of recent policy changes. Taiwan’s planned shake-up of…
The Share Foundation’s newly expanded Stepping Forward: Explore programme broadens access to performing arts for all youth, while maintaining targeted support for care-experienced children, amid rising pressure on arts funding in schools. A performing arts course first created for children…
A Norwegian study reveals that consistent, repeatable physical activity may reduce the likelihood of depression and anxiety in students over time, emphasising the importance of routine over intensity or duration. Students who keep up a regular exercise habit appear less…
A new government analysis confirms that cuts to youth clubs have significantly contributed to rising youth offending and lower educational attainment, prompting calls for urgent reinvestment in local youth provision. A Radio 4 documentary broadcast on Sunday 6 September 2026…
A new study in Buenos Aires reveals teenagers are spending an average of over six hours a day on their phones, with significant links to anxiety, depression, and sleep issues, prompting the city to tighten screen restrictions in schools. Buenos…
Parents of teenage runners are urged to monitor for subtle signs of overuse injuries, emphasising early detection and personalised recovery to prevent long-term damage and season-ending issues. For parents of cross-country and track athletes, the key question is often not…
E.l.f. Beauty’s New York summit reveals new research linking girls’ participation in sports to higher chances of leadership, negotiation skills, and career advancement in adulthood, emphasising sport’s long-term impact on workplace success. e.l.f. Beauty used a New York summit on…
