Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Recent studies reveal that yoga alone has limited impact on children’s body positivity, highlighting the importance of supportive teaching methods that emphasise reflection, choice, and safety to foster a healthier relationship with the body. Yoga may be a powerful tool…
A recent study indicates that the mental health benefits of recreational exercise among young people are more closely linked to how they perceive their bodies and abilities than to the activity itself, highlighting the importance of body image in wellbeing.…
A programme combining dance with guided conversations is helping Los Angeles teenagers build trust and confidence, offering a safe space to discuss difficult topics amid rising mental health challenges post-pandemic. At the Pasadena Boys and Girls Club, a summer dance…
Research highlights how incorporating music into daily routines can bolster emotional well-being, social skills, and brain development in young children, offering a simple and cost-effective way for families to support early childhood growth. Music can be a simple, low-cost way…
Schools are transforming playgrounds from simple play areas into inclusive, multisensory spaces that support physical activity, social development, and environmental comfort, reflecting evolving understanding of children’s diverse needs. School playgrounds are moving well beyond the old formula of swings and…
Amid concerns over the societal pressures and costs of youth sport, experts warn that recreational games risk transforming into a misguided pursuit of status, overshadowing their role as tools for personal growth and character building. Sports can enrich family life,…
Experts warn that prioritising rest, sleep and proper nutrition is essential to prevent overtraining, with recent advice highlighting reliable strategies for sustainable fitness progress and health preservation. Training harder is often treated as the shortest route to better fitness, but…
Expert insights reveal how missteps such as isolating injured athletes and rushing back to full training can hinder recovery, emphasising the importance of structured, athlete-centred protocols for safer return to the sport. In gymnastics, the injury itself is often only…
While a weekly run can support basic health, experts emphasise that regular, sustained training is crucial for improving stamina and avoiding injuries, especially for serious athletes. Light activity on weekdays may help minimise risks for weekend runners. A once-a-week run…
Selecting the right martial arts school for a child involves evaluating teaching quality, safety standards, progression systems, and overall atmosphere, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes confidence, discipline, and respect. Choosing a martial arts school for a child is about…
Soccer is embracing heavyweight resistance training as a key to improving speed, power, and injury resilience, challenging longstanding misconceptions about strength work in the sport. Heavy weight training has long been treated with suspicion in soccer, but that hesitation is…
A review underscores how responsibly monitoring growth and development in young athletes can enhance safety, fairness, and training efficiency, amid concerns over body image and ethics. A growing debate over how youth sport should monitor children’s development is drawing attention…
