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CREATIVITY
Go Outside and Play!
Go outside and play! Most of us who came of age in the pre-digital era recall that particular command from mom or dad. In...
DANCE
Creating Wingmen for Dance
In an era when kids mistakenly equate social medias 'likes' with actual friendships, a growing number of youth clubs and organizations are fighting back...
MUSIC
7 Reasons Marching Band is Good for Kids
Next time you're at a high school football game, ask yourself which of the kids on the field are likely to do best in...
THEATRE
How Theatre Builds Healthy Kids
Your son is more comfortable staring at the smartphone in his hand than making eye contact or verbally communicating with others. Your bright, intelligent...
SPORTS & ATHLETICS
Rock Climbing for Kids: Reaching New Heights
Your daughter is struggling with her self-confidence; your son is trying to get into shape (or worried about his weight); your teen is stressing...
STEM
Google Gives $1M to Spur Black Youth in Technology
Google's philanthropic arm has announced a $1 million grant to the Oakland-based Hidden Genius Project, which trains and mentors black male youth in technology...
HEALTH & HAPPINESS
Adults Are Breaking Kids
Overzealous, yet well-intentioned adults are breaking kids. That's the consensus of a growing number of pediatric specialists pointing to dramatic increases in sports-related injuries...
ACADEMICS
Don't Blame Extracurricular Activities for Bad Grades
Parents and school officials who keep kids out of extracurricular activities because of poor grades may be making the problem even worse.
That's the consensus...
CAMP
The Big Benefits of Summer Camp
Mention the words 'summer camp' and most people think of campfire ghost stories, tug-of-war competitions, horseback riding, water sports, and hikes through the woods....
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