Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Research from Yale and Oxford reveals that engaging in moderate physical activity three to five times a week may be more effective for daily happiness than increasing earnings, highlighting the importance of balanced movement routines for mental wellbeing. Exercise may…
Students from Highland schools visit Loch Ness rewilding estate for nature-based programmes aimed at enhancing mental health, with findings promising to reshape rural youth support. On the shores of Loch Ness, a rewilding estate is being used for something beyond…
Updated advice stresses the importance of recognising subtle symptoms of concussions in young athletes and advocates a cautious, monitored recovery process to ensure safe return to sport. Concussions in young athletes are often missed because they do not always look…
Implementing simple, repeatable evening checklists helps families reduce morning stress by streamlining homework, outfit planning, and bedtime routines, fostering independence and organisation among children. School nights often collapse into a scramble of homework, dinner, sports kit, showers and last-minute searches…
As longer days encourage outdoor activity, health experts warn that sudden increases in exercise levels can lead to muscle strains, sprains, and heat-related health issues. Proper preparation, hydration, and cautious pacing are key to preventing injuries during the warmer months.…
A centre in St George urges parents to monitor for lingering foot and ankle pain in young athletes returning to school sports, highlighting the risks of overuse injuries as training intensity increases post-summer. Foot & Ankle Center in St George…
Public health expert Dr. Tomia Austin highlights the dangers of intense conditioning for athletes with sickle cell trait, emphasising simple safety measures to prevent tragic deaths amid rising awareness. Every February, when college athletes return for off-season conditioning, a familiar…
Parents across England, Scotland, and Wales are experiencing a significant increase in after-school and holiday childcare costs, with recent data revealing a 42% rise over the past decade and ongoing financial pressures impacting family and work decisions. Parents of primary…
Building society Nationwide has revealed that parents could face over £15,500 in hidden expenses from reception to GCSEs, with extracurricular activities and extras accounting for the largest costs as families gear up for the new school term. Nationwide has warned…
As children’s schedules become more organised and adult-led, experts emphasise the vital role of unstructured play in fostering creativity, resilience, and social skills, highlighting a need to balance planned activities with free play for healthy growth. Many parents will recognise…
New research highlights how dietary patterns influence mental resilience in elite athletes, with implications for training and support strategies that extend beyond physical performance. Sports nutrition is increasingly being treated as more than a matter of muscle, endurance and recovery.…
Experts warn that equating a child’s worth with sporting success can lead to emotional distress, urging for a more holistic approach to youth development in football and other sports. In youth football, the game can offer belonging, friendship, ambition and…
