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Originally published in Psychology Today by Jenny Perkel, March 13, 2023 Parents are often looking for ways to help their ADHD children thrive. Most healthy children are busy, active, and constantly running • Read More »

Originally published in the Hechinger Report by Jackie Mader,  May 7, 2022 Taking away recess to discipline elementary school students doesn’t work. Experts say it’s time to stop. Advocates for • Read More »

Originally published in Hechinger Report by Jackie Mader, November 14, 2022 In 1966, when psychiatrist Dr. Stuart Brown was assigned to a commission to investigate what led University of Texas • Read More »

Originally posted in Psychology Today by Constance Scharff, Ph.D. on June 13, 2022 Like adults, children can develop a wide array of mental health issues. What if, instead of waiting • Read More »

Originally published in Psychology Today by Cara DiYanni, Ph. D., March 17, 2022   This spring, I am teaching a course on cross-cultural comparisons in play. As part of the • Read More »

Originally published in The Washington Post by Valerie Strauss, July 8, 2014 The Centers for Disease Control tells us that in recent years there has been a jump in the • Read More »

Originally published in The Atlantic by Esther Entin, October 12, 2011 For more than fifty years, children’s free play time has been continually declining, and it’s keeping them from turning • Read More »

Originally published in The Conversation, August 1, 2017, picture credit to The Conversation, https://theconversation.com/why-kids-need-risk-fear-and-excitement-in-play-81450 “Be careful!” “Not so high!” “Stop that!” Concerned parents can often be heard urging safety when • Read More »

Originally published in District Administration, 24 September 2021 Our students are happier, less stressed, less isolated, more motivated and are building stronger relationships. So, your school is once again face-to-face. • Read More »