Back in November, we shared how children are using play to understand and process the pandemic. Enacting events through play is how children come to terms with change, which means that parents and caregivers can use this to their advantage in helping children process new … [Read more...] about Play is powerful: How to make the most children’s free play time
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This playwright rewrites Black voices and perspectives into popular culture
Marcia Johnson, a Jamaica-born actor, and playwright, was disappointed when she watched an episode of The Crown where not even one line of dialogue was given to a Black character—even though it was set in Kenya. As an outlet for her frustration about the erasure of African … [Read more...] about This playwright rewrites Black voices and perspectives into popular culture
LEGO launches Botanical Collection complete with plant-based building blocks
Many people have fond memories of playing with building blocks as children, but now that most people are confined to their houses, games, and toys like LEGO and coloring books are making a comeback. LEGO presents kids and adults alike with an opportunity to turn to their … [Read more...] about LEGO launches Botanical Collection complete with plant-based building blocks
Anthill Creations builds playgrounds in India’s slums out of local waste
Play is a crucial aspect of a child’s education and development. Unfortunately, in India, far too many children live in slums or in crowded urban spaces that are not child-friendly, let alone safe for children to play in. Since 2015, architecture student Pooja Rai has been … [Read more...] about Anthill Creations builds playgrounds in India’s slums out of local waste
3 Easy-to-implement ways to support your kids’ immune systems
As a parent, there are a few simple changes you can make to your child’s daily regimen that can do wonders in boosting their immune resilience. At a time where immunity has never seemed so important, here are three immunity-boosting lifestyle interventions you can make that … [Read more...] about 3 Easy-to-implement ways to support your kids’ immune systems