Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Former NFL star Drew Brees advocates for youth sports as vital for teaching teamwork, resilience, and health, emphasising fun and skill development over early specialisation. Drew Brees is making the case that youth sport is about far more than medals…
Expert insights reveal that prioritising psychological readiness over early ability is crucial for the long-term wellbeing and success of young athletes aspiring to turn professional, highlighting the dangers of social media, overpressure, and premature specialisation. For young athletes chasing professional…
As youth sports become increasingly competitive and adult-driven, experts warn that the focus on winning may hinder children’s emotional growth and resilience, emphasising the importance of sport as a tool for teaching life’s essential lessons. As the summer sports season…
Engaging children in making, testing, and rebuilding not only fosters technical skills but also builds resilience, empathy, and sustainability awareness, offering vital lessons beyond the classroom. Children who are given the chance to make, test and rebuild are doing far…
With summer heat persisting and sports season underway, health experts urge young athletes, coaches, and families to prioritise hydration as a vital part of training and safety strategies to prevent heat-related illnesses. As summer heat lingers and school sport begins…
Shorter University has announced its 2026 men’s and women’s soccer fixtures, signalling a busy season ahead as regional rivals prepare for NCAA Division II competition and shaping recruitment and travel plans. Shorter University has released its 2026 men’s and women’s…
As summer holidays commence, experts recommend engaging children in creative, physical, and interactive activities to reduce screen dependence and promote healthier development, backed by recent health and academic research. With the summer holidays under way, many parents are looking for…
New insights suggest that qualities like respect and empathy foster stronger friendships among children, with martial arts schools serving as effective environments for cultivating these attributes beyond the pursuit of confidence. Children do not need endless bravado to make lasting…
As parents weigh the benefits of physical activity and social development against the rising risk of head traumas, especially in contact sports like Australian rules football, new safety considerations are shaping youth sports choices. For many parents, the question of…
As the school year ends, experts advocate for viewing holidays not as idle time but as an essential opportunity for children to learn resilience, independence, and creativity through unstructured play and shared family experiences, fostering skills that endure beyond the…
A groundbreaking study reveals that aerobic fitness and body fat influence children’s inhibitory control through separate neural mechanisms, challenging traditional views on childhood cognitive health. Children’s fitness and body composition may shape how well they can resist impulses and filter…
Structured weekend pursuits ranging from sports to creative hobbies can foster lasting self-belief, resilience and social skills in children, setting foundations for lifelong success. For many families, the weekend still means sand, screens or simply switching off at home. Yet…
