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…
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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…
Read more »Instead of buying your child a boring old iPad for Christmas, get them a stick
2 December 2013
With sales of tablets, smartphones and gadgets predicted to soar this Christmas, many…
Read more »Playing with touch-screen devices means youngsters are struggling to learn basic motor skills
2 December 2013
Toddlers these days are barely out of nappies before they are playing with…
Read more »Toddlers who use tablets or smartphones may develop long-term problems with their hands and fingers, experts warn
19 November 2013
Parents who let their toddlers play with iPads could be damaging their hands…
Read more »Playing and learning Blog from Judith Hackitt, Chair HSE
5 November 2013
This week I had the pleasure of attending the House of Commons to…
Read more »Managing Risk in Play Provision Launch
28 October 2013
The launch of the Managing Risk in Play Provision Guidance will take place…
Read more »Project Wild Thing
28 October 2013
Play Scotland is delighted to support the launch of the full-length documentary “Project…
Read more »Project Wild Thing
25 October 2013
Please see link for blog on Project Wildthing on Netmums web Link
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