Health and Safety

Play deprivation is a serious problem. It needs to be addressed and promptly – while there is still time.

The ability for adults to take calculated risks has its roots in early childhood. Yet we are in an era of limiting risk taking by children. Most parents (and caregivers of young children) worry about children, wanting them to stay safe—so…

Children have a hardwired mechanism to deal with trauma: play, and in particular, pretend/dramatic play.

Cooking is not an activity you’d typically think of for four year olds. However, the benefits are abundant.

Children need a childhood filled with opportunities to embrace life with enthusiasm.

This refreshing, down-to-earth article reminds us that the greatest risk to childhood may ironically stem from our very efforts to keep kids safe.

It is not always easy to get children to eat healthy foods. Despite the challenges, we all persist. Why is nutrition so important for young children?

This popular article describes the main reasons why outdoor play is critical for the healthy development of children.