Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Innovative programmes focus on realistic exercises, from mock interviews to online etiquette, to equip teenagers with essential workplace skills, boosting their confidence and employability in an evolving job market. Helping teenagers prepare for work is no longer just about helping…
As the darker months approach, experts highlight the expanding benefits of spending even brief periods outdoors, boosting mental resilience, physical health, and family connection, while emphasising sun safety in autumn’s uneven sunlight. Spending time outdoors can do more than lift…
Leana S. Wen warns that modern equipment and protocols do not fully protect children from the risks of repeated head impacts in contact sports, advocating for rule changes to minimise brain injury risks. Parents looking to protect children from chronic…
A recent study reveals that taking a one-week break from platforms like Instagram and TikTok can significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and insomnia among young adults, highlighting the importance of mindful social media use. A new study suggests that cutting back…
A new strength-training programme in Pittsburgh aims to encourage children and teenagers to stay active through supervised, enjoyable workouts that promote health, socialising, and self-confidence amid growing concerns over childhood inactivity. A youth strength-training class promoted by Pittsburgh Fitness Project…
Simple, flexible backyard games are emerging as a key way to boost children’s daily movement, offering a practical, fun, and inclusive approach to meet health guidelines amid busy family life. Backyard play can be one of the simplest ways to…
Thai teenager Nene Royal wins ‘America’s Got Talent’, inspiring a re-evaluation of how adults support children’s natural talents and interests, beyond achievement metrics. Nene Royal’s victory on “America’s Got Talent” has made the 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist an overnight…
Once considered a niche hobby, chess is now a mainstream activity that fosters essential skills and strengthens community bonds among young players across the United States. Chess has long shaken off its old image as a pastime for the socially…
As young athletes invest deeply in sport, experts warn that over-identification can risk their mental wellbeing. Building broader identities into everyday life is key to ensuring that success and failure do not define their self-worth, helping them emerge stronger both…
At Dublin Scioto High School, service clubs are fostering confidence and leadership among students by engaging them in meaningful outreach beyond the classroom, with lasting impacts on both the community and their personal development. At Dublin Scioto High School, service…
New research underscores the importance of increased access to art in American schools, linking it to improved behaviour, literacy, empathy, and mental wellbeing, amid ongoing struggles with resources and curriculum prioritisation. Art education is often treated as optional, yet the…
A family of competitive swimmers has initiated a campaign to bring attention to mental health issues among young athletes, advocating for integrated support, safer environments, and early intervention in grassroots sport. A family of competitive swimmers has launched a campaign…
