Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Emerging evidence suggests that poor oral health may silently undermine athletes’ sleep, eating, and recovery, prompting calls for integrated dental care in elite training routines. The mouth is often left out of conversations about fitness, but sports dentistry suggests that…
ProPublica reports that the US Centre for SafeSport’s limited authority and procedural delays may be leaving young athletes exposed to abuse despite efforts to safeguard them within Olympic-linked sports frameworks. Parents trying to navigate youth sport often face a system…
As the new sports season begins, experts warn of a surge in injuries among young athletes, emphasising the importance of proper training, recognition of subtle pain signals, and early intervention to safeguard children’s growth and wellbeing. As autumn sport gets…
As the new school year begins, health experts highlight how poorly fitted and overloaded backpacks can lead to short-term discomfort and potentially long-term back issues for children, urging parents to consider proper load management and backpack features. As the new…
A long-term Finnish study reveals that children with more cumulative screen time tend to perform better on cognitive tests as teenagers, challenging the notion that screens diminish young minds, and emphasising content and activity types over sheer hours spent online.…
A recent Norwegian study indicates that frequent, sustained exercise significantly reduces the risk of common mental disorders among university students, highlighting the importance of incorporating regular movement into student routines. Infrequent exercise appears to be linked with a greater risk…
Parents and coaches can transform tryout anxiety into a positive experience for children by modelling calm, focusing on effort, and maintaining steady expectations, with simple routines and supportive conversations making a significant difference. Tryout nerves are almost inevitable, and that…
A survey commissioned by Nosy Crow reveals that children who read daily develop significantly greater concentration for reading and other activities, highlighting the importance of establishing regular reading routines for early development and lifelong learning. Daily reading appears to do…
A rewilding estate in the Scottish Highlands hosts a mental health project empowering teenagers to explore nature-based activities designed to boost resilience and wellbeing, with pupils contributing ideas for outdoor interventions. A rewilding estate in the Scottish Highlands has become…
A growing shortage of female players is forcing schools across Minnesota and the US to merge teams and shorten seasons, amid a sharp decline in participation driven by economic and societal factors. Girls’ basketball is feeling the squeeze in Minnesota…
Parents are encouraged to prioritise understanding their child’s motivations and age-appropriate methods when introducing coding, emphasising curiosity and hands-on projects over early specialization. When a child says they want to become a programmer, parents often swing between two extremes: rushing…
Emerging research indicates that engaging in music and chess can develop key skills like focus, resilience, and critical thinking, strengthening the foundation for better learning in children. Extra-curricular activities such as music and chess can give children more than a…
