Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Simple, enjoyable yoga routines can help children develop strength, flexibility, and confidence, offering a healthy counterbalance to long periods of sitting and screen time. Yoga can offer children a gentle counterbalance to modern routines that keep them seated for long…
As students re-engage with fall sports, medical experts emphasise gradual training, proper preparation, and attentive recovery to reduce common injuries among young athletes post-summer. As student-athletes return to school and fall sports, Orlando Health sports medicine physician John Bocinsky says…
As screen use among teenagers continues to rise, experts argue for a balanced approach that recognises the importance of social play, both online and outdoors, in supporting young people’s identity, resilience, and well-being. Teenagers are not younger children, and that…
Todd Howey challenges the notion that early specialisation is key to success in youth sports, highlighting risks of injuries, burnout, and limited long-term development. Experts advocate for multi-sport participation and emphasise that academic routes remain the safest path to higher…
Finnish schools are implementing stricter rules on mobile device use and increasing physical activity measures amid declining pupil intake, signalling a shift towards more active and disciplined learning environments from August 2026. Finnish schools are opening the new academic year…
Transforming bedtime from a quiet end to a playful, educational pause, parents can seamlessly introduce maths into children’s lives that boosts confidence, emotional regulation, and family bonding, without the pressure of homework. Bedtime can be more than the final stop…
Recent studies emphasise that painting not only fosters early creativity and confidence in children but also enhances their cognitive skills, emotional expression, and problem-solving abilities, making it a vital tool for holistic development. Painting can do far more for a…
As the new school year looms, many Belgian families are struggling with sharply increasing fees for after-school sports and clubs, prompting concerns over affordability and the need for coordinated public policy support. As the new school year approaches, many Belgian…
Coach Greg Souders sparks debate by arguing that creating elite young athletes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu can be harmful, advocating for patience and diverse experiences over early specialisation. Greg Souders has stirred debate in Brazilian jiu-jitsu after saying that trying to…
A new study suggests that a tailored 8-week mental skills programme combining relaxation and imagery can improve balance and motivation among adolescent female handball players, highlighting the potential of psychological training in youth sports development. An 8-week mental skills programme…
A 12-week basketball intervention in Chinese high-school students enhances executive function and psychological capital, resulting in improved subjective well-being, suggesting team sports may support adolescent mental health beyond physical activity. A 12-week basketball programme may do more than improve fitness…
Recent research in Belgium suggests that rising costs of organised activities such as sport and music are deepening social divides, with wealthier families benefiting most from youth development opportunities, raising concerns over long-term social cohesion. Extracurricular activities can support children’s…
