Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
At the Frankfurt World Championships, a focus on athlete well-being is emerging alongside competition, with Germany leading the way in nutrition and injury prevention amid calls to modernise the sport’s image. Frankfurt’s World Championships in rhythmic gymnastics have put the…
Engaging in regular physical activity, from aerobic workouts to dance and walking, can significantly reduce stress and anxiety by regulating hormones, improving mood, and fostering routines that support mental well-being, provided rest and professional help are incorporated when needed. Exercise…
As US schools implement stricter phone bans, debates emerge over their impact on academic performance and mental health, prompting calls for more inclusive, social-focused approaches. As millions of pupils return to class, schools across the US are entering a new…
A recent AP-Ipsos poll reveals that while most parents acknowledge the advantages of organised sport for children, economic barriers significantly restrict access for lower-income families, raising concerns over long-term social and health disparities. Americans largely agree that organised sport is…
Research involving over 15,000 children indicates that everyday activities like reading, puzzles, and crafts at home can help reduce early cognitive disparities associated with family income, highlighting the importance of parental involvement in promoting equitable learning outcomes. A study of…
Dutch research highlights that missing periods among teenage girls who train intensively may indicate body strain and lower bone health, prompting calls for balanced training and nutrition. For teenage athletes, the disappearance of a monthly period can look like progress:…
A comprehensive study across multiple disciplines suggests that the fastest early bloomers are not always the most successful adults, highlighting the potential benefits of diverse experiences and slower, more exploratory paths to excellence. Talent systems are built to reward speed,…
Expert guidance highlights that correct footwear, ankle strengthening, and early injury management can reduce lower-limb injuries in young football players amid high injury rates during growth spurts. Properly fitted cleats, routine ankle strengthening and swift attention to pain can spare…
Rising expenses in club and travel teams are transforming childhood sports from seasonal activities into costly, near full-time commitments, raising concerns among parents and industry critics about affordability and the true value of youth sport. Across the United States, parents…
Experts warn that focusing on early talent pathways and commercial programmes risks creating barriers to participation, especially for girls with minority backgrounds, potentially undermining the principle of ‘Idrettsglede for alle’. If Norwegian sport wants “Idrettsglede for alle” to mean what…
As artificial intelligence advances in mimicking human creative outputs, educators emphasise the importance of arts education in fostering imagination, empathy, and collaboration, skills that machines cannot replicate and which are vital for children’s future resilience. As artificial intelligence grows more…
Clubs, schools, and coaches are being urged to bolster preparedness for sudden cardiac arrest events in young athletes through enhanced screening and rapid emergency action plans, including CPR training and AED availability. A young athlete collapsing from sudden cardiac arrest…
