Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
While video games can foster problem-solving, coordination, and social bonds, experts emphasise the importance of personalised limits and parental involvement to ensure healthier gaming habits for children amid concerns over excessive play and content risks. Video games can do more…
New research using wearable sensors reveals that defensive tennis strategies may be more physically demanding and psychologically stressful for young players than aggressive tactics, challenging traditional assumptions and prompting a rethink in coaching approaches. Péter János Tóth’s research into youth…
Jonathan Haidt’s new book warns that the shift towards smartphone-centric childhoods is fuelling mental health issues among youth, prompting calls for policy changes and a reconsideration of modern childhood experiences. For years, rising anxiety, depression, loneliness and self-harm among young…
A quiet shift away from screen-based self-care towards hands-on, creative pursuits is gaining popularity, offering tangible mental and physiological benefits in an era dominated by digital distraction. For many people, self-care has drifted into an expensive industry of apps, supplements…
While six weeks of school holidays may seem like a lull, they offer a prime opportunity for children to foster creativity and resilience through unstructured play, away from the constant buzz of digital devices. Six weeks of school holidays can…
Courtney Bourne, head athletic trainer at Waltham High School, has pioneered a dynamic, inclusive fitness initiative that enhances athlete development and confidence, with plans to expand to male students. Courtney Bourne has become one of the most recognisable figures in…
Coaches and sports medicine experts stress the importance of dynamic warm-up routines to help student athletes prepare physically, reduce injury risk, and optimise performance across various sports. For student athletes, the minutes before a workout or match can matter almost…
As students gear up for the new academic year, increased participation in noisy activities like band and esports underscores the importance of protective measures to prevent irreversible hearing damage among teenagers, say specialists. As the new school year approaches, parents…
Innovative, low-cost projects and responsible tasks are helping teenagers build confidence, independence, and skills this summer, moving beyond traditional entertainment to meaningful growth opportunities. For many families, the long summer break becomes awkward just as children enter their teenage years.…
With rising temperatures, the American Red Cross has introduced updated precautions for outdoor sports to prevent heat-related illnesses among students, emphasising gradual training, hydration, and safety protocols. As temperatures rise, the American Red Cross is urging schools and coaches to…
As back-to-school season prompts renewed concerns over heavy backpacks, experts emphasise smarter packing habits and lightweight designs to prevent discomfort and injury among schoolchildren. Back-to-school season is bringing renewed attention to a problem that is familiar to many parents and…
Research suggests that regular, unstructured time spent together, such as shared meals and routine activities, may be more impactful on children’s wellbeing than high-profile parenting efforts or scheduled activities. Experts emphasise the importance of presence and consistency over spectacle in…
