Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
New research suggests that children’s aerobic fitness may enhance their ability to suppress impulses and improve attention, highlighting the importance of physical activity beyond muscle and heart strength. Children’s fitness may do more than strengthen muscles and hearts; it may…
With children increasingly immersed in screens, educators promote hands-on and creative alternatives like board games, puzzles, and DIY escape rooms to foster engagement and development outside digital devices. Children’s screens have become so embedded in daily life that many parents…
Theatre camps are increasingly valued not just for entertainment, but for their unique ability to boost children’s confidence, empathy, and social skills through imaginative and collaborative activities that extend beyond the stage. The appeal of theatre camp is easy to…
A family’s three-week experiment of eliminating recreational screen entertainment has led to restored traditions, increased family engagement, and a reconsideration of summer routines, highlighting broader concerns about excessive screen time among children. Three weeks into a family experiment to cut…
Speed and movement coach Lee Taft advocates for reactive, full-body drills over neat, controlled exercises, emphasising the importance of versatile movement foundations and sport-specific adjustments at different stages of athlete maturity. Lee Taft argues that the best agility work rarely…
As International Safe Sport Day is observed, experts emphasise the importance of parents in creating supportive, respectful, and secure environments for young athletes, complementing global safeguarding initiatives. On Aug. 8, International Safe Sport Day serves as a reminder that protecting…
As digital screens dominate childhood, experts warn that reduced playtime jeopardises emotional, social, and cognitive growth, urging parents to prioritise meaningful, attentive interactions. As screens become a larger part of childhood, a growing body of research and expert opinion points…
Youth sport has grown into a major social and economic institution in the US, with participation nearing federal goals amid rising costs, demographic shifts, and ongoing access issues. Youth sport has become one of the most visible forces in American…
In the United States, traditional residential summer camps increasingly promote screen-free environments to foster face-to-face interaction and independence, even as their high costs limit accessibility for many families. For many American families, the appeal of summer camp now has as…
As August ends, families can capitalise on the quiet of late summer to foster children’s creativity through simple, playful activities that support emotional growth, independence, and social skills ahead of the new school year. As August winds down, families can…
Experts highlight the importance of comprehensive medical assessments and lifestyle habits to prevent cardiac emergencies in young football and cricket players, amid concerns over intense training risks. Young athletes chasing careers in football or cricket need more than stamina and…
Physical activity, from brisk walking to team sports, is increasingly recognised not just for physical fitness but also for enhancing memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function, according to experts and recent guidance. Regular exercise can do more than strengthen the…
