Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Research suggests that dance enhances children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skills, offering a fun and effective way to support overall development from early childhood to older ages. For many children, dance starts as play: music, movement and simple imitation.…
Growing parental caution is quietly altering children’s recreational choices, prioritising safety amid rising injury concerns across activities from trampoline parks to water sports. Parents are becoming more selective about which activities they will let their children try, and the shift…
Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services is set to broaden its ‘School and Family Life’ training initiative for parents, aiming to enhance home-school co-operation and support children’s development amid ongoing education reforms. Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services…
Updated protocols stress immediate removal from play, gradual return to school and sport, and close medical supervision to ensure full recovery following youth concussions. A concussion in a young athlete is a brain injury, not just a knock to the…
A five-week summer programme has markedly improved social performance, behaviour, and autism-related symptoms in young children without intellectual disabilities, in findings published by the University at Buffalo. A five-week summer programme for autistic children aged four to six has been…
Cardiologist Daniel López Rosetti highlights that physical activity influences mood through emotional pathways, often showing rapid improvements in stress and lower-grade emotional slumps, challenging the idea that mental health benefits only develop over weeks. Cardiologist Daniel López Rosetti says the…
A small study suggests that brief independent practice with augmentative and alternative communication apps can enhance caregivers’ ability to fluently model language, potentially improving interactions with children who use these devices. A small study published in Perspectives of the ASHA…
A longer night of sleep may reduce fatigue and improve cognitive resilience among teenage athletes, according to a new study on elite junior hockey players. A single longer night of sleep may help young hockey players feel less exhausted and…
Peter Gray contests the widely accepted view that smartphones and social media are the primary causes of the recent decline in teen well-being, citing broader societal changes and emerging research that suggest a more complex picture. Jonathan Haidt’s argument that…
The University of the Fraser Valley is introducing a new 12-week online exercise initiative for children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders, aiming to enhance safety and access during treatment and survivorship. The University of the Fraser Valley…
Soccer Without Borders emphasises how their programmes foster belonging, confidence, and resilience among newcomers through football, academic support, and trauma-informed community activities, transforming lives beyond the pitch. Soccer Without Borders says the value of its programmes starts with something simple:…
Research from Girl Scouts of the USA reveals a disconnect between what girls value in sports and parental expectations, prompting a reimagining of youth sporting activities to focus on exploration, confidence, and teamwork. Girl Scouts of the USA says its…
