Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Chile’s astonishing rise in internet access and social media use is transforming daily life, raising questions about the impact on concentration, sleep, and social rhythms among its population, especially youth. Chile has never been so connected, and the scale of…
As the new season begins, Damien Hillen highlights the crucial influence of post-match journeys on young footballers’ growth, emphasising calm, encouraging conversations over immediate debriefs to foster resilience and enjoyment. As the new season approaches, Damien Hillen argues that one…
The shift towards constant connectivity and vigilant parenting is blurring the lines between camp and home, challenging the traditional values of independence and resilience in children’s outdoor experiences. The summer camp has long been sold as one of the last…
A shift in understanding how children learn emphasises the importance of movement, emotional security, sleep, and rich experiences over mere content and pressure, highlighting that optimal conditions foster true growth. Before asking a child to learn more, the first question…
Recent insights highlight how cycling from an early age enhances children’s balance, confidence, and physical skills, offering benefits beyond mere fitness and supporting lifelong independence. Cycling can do far more for a young child than simply keep them active. As…
Finnish schools are set to enhance student activity, curb mobile device use beyond lessons, and introduce new grading standards, signalling a significant shift towards holistic education and wellbeing in the upcoming academic year. Finland’s schools are entering the new academic…
Research suggests that engaging teens with playful, relaxed activities fosters more open conversations than formal discussions, helping to strengthen family bonds. Teenagers are more likely to talk when conversation feels like play rather than an assignment, according to Positive Psychology.…
Amid longstanding admiration for Japan’s sporting achievements, recent investigations reveal widespread abuse in youth athletics, prompting calls for urgent reform as Safe Sport Day highlights the need for safer, more inclusive practices. Japan’s sporting culture has long inspired admiration far…
Research suggests children who experience less adult-led scheduling and digital distractions develop better self-directed skills and creativity, highlighting the importance of balance in childhood play. Research into childhood time that is not tightly organised by adults suggests that boredom and…
Stuart Armistead from the Australian International School in Singapore advocates for a holistic approach to early years learning, emphasising play, social skills and emotional resilience over early academic pressure, backed by research from Harvard’s Centre on the Developing Child. At…
The controversy over the Australian Diamonds’ uniforms at the 2026 Commonwealth Games has highlighted ongoing issues of body image, comfort, and inclusivity in elite women’s sport, prompting calls for better-designed kit and increased support for athletes. The row over the…
A 1973 Stanford study uncovers how external rewards can diminish children’s intrinsic desire to create, highlighting the importance of fostering play without the pressure of approval for sustained creativity. A child’s first drawings often begin as a kind of play,…
