When a Little Girl at the Pool Realized My Son Has Autism
30 March 2015
EMTs, firefighters and police officers all have something in common. When crisis arrives…
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Energy drinks should be banned for under-16s
26 February 2015
Energy drinks should be banned for children under 16, the campaign and research…
Read more »Child watch: The apps that let parents ‘spy’ on their kids
30 January 2015
Think your kid’s being bullied? Or sending sexts? Or dealing drugs? There’s an…
Read more »Beano set to inspire kids to get ‘fit and healthy’
28 January 2015
They are unlikely advocates for a public health campaign. One of their number…
Read more »Children in our towns and cities are being robbed of safe spaces to play
19 January 2015
Where do the children play? Where can they run around unsupervised? On most…
Read more »Play Freely at Your Own Risk
19 January 2015
A history of adventure playgrounds, which offer children the opportunity for no-rules recreation. …
Read more »Have We Forgotten How to Play?
19 November 2014
Because of work-related changes in my life, my schedule has changed drastically. I…
Read more »We need to plan better for precious years of childhood
11 November 2014
I can remember how my mother would sigh when we passed the local…
Read more »Children miss out on crucial messy play because parents are ‘too busy’ to clean up
1 October 2014
Nearly two-thirds of mothers and fathers admit they discourage their offspring from baking…
Read more »Children Who Never Play
25 September 2014
Students in my history of architecture course are amused to discover that the…
Read more »Dear Mom on the iPhone: You’re Doing Fine
9 September 2014
Dear Mom in the iPhone, I see you at the park with your…
Read more »Don’t lengthen the school day – all work and no play harms students
7 August 2014
Recently, I was speaking at a national conference about careers advice. The questioning…
Read more »Your Couch Is Far More Dangerous Than You Think
30 April 2014
Why are we so afraid to let our kids play outside, when we…
Read more »The Overprotected Kid
23 April 2014
A preoccupation with safety has stripped childhood of independence, risk taking, and discovery—without…
Read more »The 9 Most Annoying Playground Parents
4 April 2014
Forget what you think you know about playgrounds. Some people look at a…
Read more »7 Myths That Discourage Independent Play
4 April 2014
The value of child-directed play is universally recognized and one of the few…
Read more »The Overprotected Kid by Hanna Rosin
3 April 2014
A pre-occupation with safety has stripped childhood of independence, risk taking, and discovery—without…
Read more »5 dangerous things you should let your kids do
31 March 2014
Interesting presentation on what life skills children will learn if they are given…
Read more »‘Get out to Play;’ The Four Words Parents Need to Say to Their Kids
31 March 2014
As a child, I built a wonderful bond with Mother Nature. Whether I…
Read more »Disabled children ‘miss out on social activities’, BBC News
18 February 2014
Many families with disabled children feel that their children are missing out on…
Read more »Why Playing Outdoor Makes Children Smarter
11 February 2014
Author and clinical psychologist Kay Redfield Jamison writes, “Children need the freedom and…
Read more »The Powerful Gift of “I Did It!”
10 February 2014
Hovering parents are taking a beating in the media these days. In an avalanche…
Read more »Judith Hackitt, Chair, HSE supports adventurous play
28 January 2014
Up for the ride It was encouraging to see London Mayor Boris Johnson…
Read more »Thoughts on the Play Strategy Action Plan by Megan from Rain-shine
7 January 2014
Play Strategies and Play Action Plans are government sponsored initiatives designed to encourage…
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