Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Experts warn that over-scheduling children with extracurricular activities can hinder their growth, advocating for more unstructured free time to promote resilience, creativity, and well-being. The question parents face at the start of term is not how many activities can fit…
Research uncovers distinct weekend drops in activity among childhood cancer survivors, highlighting a targeted window for intervention and personalised follow-up, especially for adolescent girls and CNS tumour survivors. More than a third of childhood cancer survivors in two age groups…
Families in Turkey are being guided to prioritise sleep routines, limit screen time, and foster positive perceptions of school to ensure children adapt more easily at the start of the new academic year. Families across Turkey are being urged to…
A new report reveals a significant increase in young people with no close friends in England, highlighting wider issues of economic insecurity, declining community support, and the impact of digital life on genuine social bonds. A sharp rise in the…
As the National Dance Institute marks its 50th anniversary, its innovative employment model highlights the importance of stability, paid training, and benefits for arts educators, challenging sector norms and advocating for sustainable arts education careers. As National Dance Institute enters…
A growing statewide initiative in Utah is transforming after-school care for disadvantaged children, driven by community-funded programmes and high-profile concerts, with foundations led by former coach Ron McBride at the forefront of the expansion. Tooele County’s federally designated Title I…
A new national study reveals that household expenses for children’s community sport in Australia average $4,567 annually, prompting calls for cheaper options and more targeted support to keep kids active. The real bill for children’s community sport in Australia is…
Parents are advised to start pre-season preparations well in advance, focusing on physical assessments, injury prevention, vaccinations, and recognising subtle signs of overtraining or injury in young athletes, to ensure a safer sporting season. Parents getting children ready for autumn…
Schools across the UK are increasingly integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork into daily routines, moving beyond fringe activities to recognised tools for emotional wellbeing and classroom management, driven by evidence and policy shifts. The latest episode of The Kids Wellness…
As Greek families prepare for the new school year, the cumulative expenses for children’s supplies, activities, and fees are escalating sharply, prompting concern over the financial burden and the shift towards a costly busy childhood. In the days before Greek…
While yoga can help reduce perceived stress and improve mental function, evidence suggests it should complement, not replace, established treatments for anxiety and related conditions. Experts emphasise safety, individual tailoring, and realistic expectations for optimal benefits. Yoga is often marketed…
A surge of misconduct and violence at Scotland’s youngest football matches has prompted calls for tougher enforcement and governance reforms, exposing a disconnect between policy ambitions and sideline realities. Around 750 young children were left without matches in central Scotland…
