Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
The Girl Scouts’ 2026 State of the Girl report finds girls prioritising intelligence, humour and creativity while warning that loneliness, body criticism and unequal access are shaping childhood. Girlhood appears to be less about polish and performance than many adults…
Cathrine Telstø Pedersen says exercise should be measured by the pleasure and confidence it brings, not by pace, distance or performance. Cathrine Telstø Pedersen argues that the pleasure of being active is too often narrowed by comparisons, numbers and other…
Registration fees are only the start: travel, equipment, coaching and scheduling are widening the gap between children who can play and those who cannot. Youth sport is often sold as a route to fitness, confidence and social growth, but the…
Bismarck Moritz began its second season in the top women’s division with a 22-19 win over Aurora Toxic, combining heavy hitting with late defensive composure. Bismarck Moritz has made a strong early statement in its second season in the top…
From ceiling clearance and proper flooring to age-appropriate equipment and adult supervision, creating a safe home gymnastics space requires careful planning. A well-planned gymnastics area at home can help children keep building skills between club sessions, giving them a place…
Asha Riley is reshaping physical education at St Swithun’s School around confidence, daily movement and inclusion, arguing that lasting participation begins beyond the scoreboard. Asha Riley is trying to change how girls experience physical activity by changing the culture around…
The mood, anxiety and concentration benefits of exercise can fade when hard training is not matched with enough recovery, sleep and fuel. Exercise is often discussed in terms of fitness goals such as strength, endurance, or weight loss, but its…
A new framework argues that success in decisive moments depends not simply on where athletes focus, but on whether the complexity of their information processing matches the task and their capabilities. Researchers in Cologne and New Zealand say the way…
Studies suggest that sustainable, moderate activity can preserve automatic motor adaptation, raise brain-related growth signals and support impulse control, without requiring extreme workouts. A new set of studies suggests that movement may support the brain in ways that go well…
A study of 236 children and teenagers suggests that riding and horse-related barn activities may improve behaviour, emotional regulation and social interaction. A new study suggests that horseback riding may do more than offer children with autism a chance to…
Time without lessons, clubs or adult direction can help children build resilience, creativity and confidence , and learn to trust their own curiosity. In many homes, the hardest part of a child’s day is not school or sport, but the…
Beyond steps and choreography, dance training can help people build self-belief, express emotions, work with others and develop resilience. Dance studios can offer far more than instruction in steps, timing and choreography. They often function as structured, supportive environments where…
