Engaging extracurricular activities for children, from sports and arts to hobbies and creative pursuits, designed to build confidence, skills, teamwork and creativity.
Research led by RCSI suggests that safety, supportive relationships and positive experiences at home, school and in the community may help protect against psychiatric disorders by age 24. Positive childhood experiences, from feeling safe at home to having supportive friendships…
From matching kit and familiar meals to travel plans and recovery time, careful preparation can help young players stay focused and enjoy tournament weekends. Preparing a youth soccer team for tournament season is as much about organisation as it is…
A unanimous Senate report says weak recruitment, training and oversight have left children exposed to abuse in a system used by nine in 10 families. A French Senate report has concluded that the country is not doing enough to protect…
Partnership with Children is launching three trauma-informed programmes in Brooklyn and the Bronx, extending school-based emotional support into the hours after class. Partnership with Children said it is launching three after-school programmes in Brooklyn and the Bronx built around trauma-informed…
Parents spend more than £1,200 a year on fuel and drive an average of 1,716 miles to support their children’s sporting commitments, despite the time and financial strain. Parents with children in grassroots sport are spending more than £1,200 a…
Digital appeals may make school and sports fundraising quicker, but involving children can teach responsibility, persistence and the value of contributing to their community. A small moment at home can sometimes expose a larger lesson. In this case, it was…
Taking charge of a child’s team may promise more shared time, but the demands of coaching can leave parents with less attention and patience at home. Last year, one parent decided to coach his son’s football team for a reason…
As families fill children’s after-school schedules, yoga is gaining attention as a gentle way to support focus, emotional regulation and body awareness, though researchers say stronger evidence is still needed. As the school year gets under way, many families are…
Research suggests that exercising in natural surroundings can improve mood, restore attention and reduce stress hormones beyond the benefits of physical activity alone. Exercising outdoors can do more than improve fitness; it may also help calm the mind. The idea,…
Nearly 8,000 students will gain access to professional feedback, workshops and performance opportunities during the 2026-27 school year. Hennepin Arts has named 107 schools across Minnesota that will take part in its Spotlight Education programme for the 2026-27 school year,…
Short, regular bursts of moderate to vigorous activity were associated with longer periods of restorative deep sleep and improved next-day wellbeing, although the observational study does not prove cause and effect. A new study from the University of Texas at…
Adults with long-term sports training outperformed peers on rhythm and metre tests, but researchers caution that the cross-sectional study cannot show whether training caused the difference. Long-term sport participation may be linked to a sharper ear for some elements of…
