Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
New approaches emphasising organisation and rhythm instead of complexity are transforming coaching sessions for young players, boosting engagement and skill development. A well-run practice for players aged seven to nine depends less on complexity than on rhythm. The coach behind…
A new international study finds that children aged three and four take between just over 1,100 and nearly 30,000 steps daily, with movement patterns influenced by environment, income, and location, underscoring the importance of fostering active routines early in childhood.…
Establishing straightforward, consistent habits in sleep, eating, movement and emotional regulation can significantly boost children’s confidence and well-being, especially during periods of family transition. Teaching children to look after themselves does not require an elaborate plan, a subscription or a…
As the autumn season approaches, Little League advocates for a community-focused, instructional approach to Fall Ball, turning the period into a vital tool for nurturing skills, fostering confidence, and keeping families involved in youth baseball beyond spring. As autumn approaches,…
As families invest heavily in youth hockey to secure college scholarships and professional futures, concerns grow about the impact on childhood enjoyment and social balance, prompting calls for a focus on character over competition. For many hockey families, the destination…
Experts emphasise that children’s readiness for strength training depends on maturity, coordination, and proper supervision, with a focus on safety and correct technique rather than age. For parents weighing whether a child is ready for strength training, the most important…
Amid ongoing concerns over social media’s effect on young people, New Hampshire has a rare opportunity to leverage Meta-related funds into lasting programmes that foster real-world connections and mental health resilience among its youth. New Hampshire has a rare opening…
Nearly 450 Hungarian schools participated in an initiative encouraging children to walk, cycle, and move actively to school, part of a broader campaign to promote healthier habits and combat childhood obesity. Hungarian schools are using an annual “active transport” week…
A 12-week combined movement and cognitive training programme in Jakarta improves motor skills and reasoning while decreasing problematic internet use, highlighting the benefits of structured extracurricular activities for youth development. A 12-week after-school exercise programme that mixed movement drills with…
A Finnish mother’s decision to stop driving her children to school reveals positive impacts on their self-reliance, physical health, and confidence, amid growing emphasis on active travel and independence for children across Europe. One Finnish mother’s decision to stop driving…
The Diana & Joel Peterson School of Music’s GRIT programme is providing nearly 500 children in Salt Lake City with free daily music lessons, seeking to bridge longstanding educational disparities through arts and resilience-building initiatives. The Diana & Joel Peterson…
Emerging research underscores the growing role of music therapy as a flexible, child-centred approach to enhancing communication, emotional expression, and social interaction among autistic children, offering a promising complement to traditional interventions. Music therapy is increasingly being used as a…
