Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Vermont schools are replacing white shorts with darker alternatives in girls’ sports uniforms to tackle period anxiety, enhance comfort, and support increased female participation in school athletics, driven by a broader push for inclusivity and confidence. Vermont schools are beginning…
Research indicates that self-confidence and self-esteem are central to how adolescent athletes respond to pre-race anxiety, with gender differences influencing coping methods among young Tunisian long-distance runners. A study in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that self-confidence and self-esteem play a…
Research in Spain reveals that sustained instrumental practice and educational support play a more crucial role than background traits in shaping adolescents’ musical self-belief, emphasising the impact of learning environments. Musical self-concept in teenagers appears to be shaped less by…
Research indicates UK children spend nearly a month a year on screens, raising worries about impact on sleep, behaviour, and social skills, prompting experts to advocate for balanced routines and alternative activities. Children in the UK are spending about a…
Growing awareness of ADHD burnout reveals its impact on children, teenagers, and young adults, emphasising the need for realistic support, self-compassion, and preventative strategies to minimise long-term mental, emotional, and physical depletion. ADHD burnout is increasingly recognised as a real…
A global study involving over 58,000 teenagers reveals that more unstructured free time outside of supervised activities is associated with higher rates of offending and victimisation, prompting calls for better recreational and online safeguards. A large international study has found…
Research reveals that short, combined movement and cognitive exercises significantly enhance children’s mental skills, outperforming standard physical activity in improving focus, memory, and impulse control. A few minutes of jumping, clapping or balancing may do more than burn off energy.…
Parents are prioritising durability, fit, and chlorine resistance in children’s swimwear for winter training, as experts emphasise the importance of quality gear for frequent swimmers in heated pools. Cold weather does not have to mean a break from swimming lessons.…
Fitness professionals and parents are integrating exercise into family life through playful and flexible routines, proving that working out can be a shared, meaningful experience even with children in tow. For some fitness professionals, exercise does not stop when the…
Parents seeking quality children’s martial arts classes should look beyond kicks and punches, prioritising programmes that foster confidence, focus, and respect through safe, structured, and engaging training environments. Parents trying to judge a children’s martial arts class are usually looking…
Practical and easy-to-implement techniques at home and school can help teenagers strengthen essential skills like organisation, time management, and self-control, fostering greater independence and reducing stress. Teenagers who can devote hours to a hobby yet still misplace homework are not…
Research indicates UK children spend up to a month annually in front of screens, sparking worries over impact on language, behaviour, and family interactions, with calls for balanced routines and early guidance. Children in the UK are spending the equivalent…
