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Palestinian children play(ed) on the beach ….

The POWER of Play — Boy finds solace in kites amidst war devastation — WATCH HERE

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2nd May 2024

Inquiry report into children's access to outdoor space will present 'huge opportunity'

The Big Ambition for Youth Work | Children's Commissioner for England

McDonald's funding 500 more youth workers to support young people

AO boss calls on UK government to fix 'broken' youth services

DCMS refused request to bail out BYC ahead of closure

Call to make 'youth service' part of national curriculum

A playground between words and images

UK Youth, Experts Occupy Coal-Sponsored Science Museum Gallery | Common Dreams

British Youth Council closure is symptomatic of a deeper crisis

Coalition aims to boost understanding of youth work impact

LEGO Foundation announces latest Play for All recipients

Youth work improvement initiative to tackle 'fragmentation' of services

UNCRC Article 31: A Child's Right to Rest and Play - Save The Children

First Lady advises parents to create play time for children

Afghan Children's Journey in the Land of Play

Give your kids a jumpstart on learning at the Early Learning Coalition's 'Day of Play'

Kids who have a good recess are more ready to learn when they return to the classroom

Child-led, play-focused learning is not the absence of teaching, educator says

New card game teaches kids how to express themselves

CHILD"S PLAY: YMCA partners with Blue Ridge Partnership for Children in hosting Healthy Kids Day…

Between Play and Exploitation: What Is the Place of the Rights of Child YouTubers?

Did you see the absolute LEGEND that is Ross Kemp talking about play streets on BBC Breakfast this morning?!

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Video games can have a positive impact on children - if they are designed right, says new study

A message from our celebrity ambassadors | April Newsletter

Homelessness Is Especially Hard on Children. Making Music Helps.

Rap music is being used as evidence to convict children of serious crimes: Report

40 Too-Real Tweets About Children Playing Musical Instruments

Learning Through Play: An Integrated Educational Journey

The importance of play at the DuPage Children's Museum | NCTV17

The Toy Foundation Awards Play Grant to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

Playtime and Fun For All Ages at Daily Post's Kids Expo

Stan Lai's bedtime stories now part of children's play

Your View: Playgrounds offer many benefits. Allentown should make sure every school has one.

Playgrounds 'no-go areas' as third of children have been injured

Inclusive playgrounds provide a safe place for children of all abilities. Here's why that's…

GFPS, foundation working to update elementary school playgrounds - The Electric

Free children from structured play - and kids and adults from screens - The Boston Globe

Kidable supports children through play, upcoming summer camps

'There aren't many fields, so the children play around the pier': Jelly Febrian's best phone…

The Toy Association - How Play Supports Pediatric Patient's Mental and Behavioral Health - aNb…

Play and imagination develop stronger brain connections in kids, acclaimed educator says

'Caryville Cares' inclusive playground opens with equipment for children of all abilities

Akron schools must let go of outdated practices | Guest column

Kids need to play outdoors, even as our planet warms [column]

How parents can help kids develop school-readiness skills through play

Child-led, play-focused learning is not the absence of teaching, educator says

Helping children understand their big feelings and emotional boundaries using toys

International Day of Play and the Karnataka connection

Limiting 'free play' may be worse than screen time for children, professor says

Why physically active children tend to be better at their studies

Govt committed to embracing children's learning through play

GIS-based intelligent planning approach of child-friendly pedestrian pathway to promote a…

‘Play risk’ tree stump will be fenced off — Stuff

These North Jersey parks and playgrounds will get upgrades thanks to grants.

24th April 2024

The Consequences of Play Deprivation

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Playground Rules: Have We Gone too Far?

Log off and move more to live a longer life

Children's Museum of Richmond hosts free outdoor family festival, I See Me Play in RVA!

Anthropology of the Playground

Mississippi Children's Museum opens reimagined garden exhibit, 'The Enchanted Land of Story'

Plastic fantastic or nature-based playgrounds: Which is best for children's development?

Children are more imaginative in nature: Study

Inclusive playgrounds provide a safe place for children of all abilities. Here's why that's…

Playful healing: How play therapy can help children and teenagers cope with trauma

Mom 'deeply troubled' about how adults are handling Little League baseball games

Briggs' mailbag: LEGOs are great, but worry about what your own kids play with

Dairylea team up with Trainline to revolutionise children's play

METROPARKS: Nature Play areas boost kids' mental, physical skills

New outdoor children's play park in Seaburn set to open this summer

Ballard Commons Park Play Area Opens! - Parkways

Highly Anticipated Book "Get Kids To Play" Releases; Aims to Inspire a Cultural Shift Towards…

STAIRS Foundation appoints Nitesh Rana as Chairperson of 'Right to Play' Commission

Spice of Life: Little extra to child's play than what meets the eye

Bloomsburg Children's Museum fostering the love of learning for 40 years

London Marathon: Runner with Down's syndrome gets youngest record

Swings, Slides, and Safety: Recognizing National Playground Safety Week - League of Minnesota…

These Cities Have The Best Playgrounds in America

Most common causes for baby and child injuries revealed in new report

Parents furious over plan to demolish prized playground

UK Youth's Joined Up solution to tackling digital inequality for young people and the youth sector

Youth work improvement initiative to tackle 'fragmentation' of services

'Invincible' all-girl football team goes whole season unbeaten - in boys' league

UNCRC Article 31: A Child's Right to Rest and Play - Save The Children

New children's museum opens on the Upper West Side

CCSD rule change likely to lead to more costs for Las Vegas Valley youth sports parents

Child Rights Violation: Government Must Ensure Strict Enforcement of Law

Ryan Seacrest to build broadcast studio at Children's Hospital New Orleans

Spring into National Pet Month! | Bark For Our Parks

MoBot wins grant to develop U City outdoor play space for young children

Palestinian children play on a beach in Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, despite the war in…

Gaza children use electricity cable as a swing | AJ #shorts

Michigan Children's Playgrounds: Top 11 Cities For Kids and Play

Early childhood center to receive nature playscape

Over half of children say their favourite outdoor play is simply running around

METROPARKS: Nature Play areas boost kids' mental, physical skills

Children Play Shogi Beside Cherry Trees at School Event in Seto, Aichi Prefecture

A new round of upgrades confirmed for children's play areas in muti-million-pound investment

Children & Young People Now Awards 2024 - Play Wales

7 Ways Children Used to Play Throughout History | Sudeley Castle & Gardens

Documentary celebrates why play is important to children - Education News

Children's Adventure Playground | Pop Up Adventure Play

transcosmos enhances ESG initiatives in South Korea, creates a playground for kids

JBLM elevates playtime with new challenge course playground | Article — Army.mil

Dan Deming: Too early to scrap city playground equipment? — The Hutchinson News

Have a Go Southland: New initiative aims to keep children playing sport — Stuff

Former special public prosecutor for the Enforcement Directorate, Nitesh Rana Appointed Chairperson of STAIRS Foundation’s “Right to Play” Commission

Children’s Books: Shakespeare the Storyteller — WSJ

16th April 2024

Children play in rubble of Gaza for Eid holiday

Why kids need free play more than ever - WDET 101.9 FM

Play can help children understand disasters and learn how they can make a difference - ABC Kids

Where Toddlers Play With Knives: Parenting World Views

Highly Anticipated Book "Get Kids To Play" Releases; Aims to Inspire a Cultural Shift Towards…

Update on exciting new children's play park in North East seaside resort

A new round of upgrades confirmed for children's play areas in muti-million-pound investment

Wausau Children's Museum

E-Play - latest news from PlayBoard NI

5 From Udupi, Vijayanagara Part Of Child & Youth Advisory Group | Mangaluru News - Times of India

'Flagship centres doomed and jobs will go' fear as youth service review starts

Richmond one of the worst cities for children's playgrounds, study finds

Kids Play Area Unsafe At Janeshwar Mishra Park | Lucknow News - Times of India

Asbestos has now been found at several Melbourne parks - here's what we know

Volunteers build customized cars to give the gift of mobility, playtime to children with…

Adventure play park adds to Leonardslee's offer for schools

Easter play sessions delight over 1,000 Torfaen children

Skateboarding: Teen celebrates as new sports added to Wales GCSE

Too Old for Playgrounds - The Citizen

Resident brings new indoor play space for young children

Watch the shouting! How parents' sideline behaviour can strip the fun out of children's sport |…

As a child psychiatrist, I know it's critical for kindergartens to embrace playful learning

Call for greater focus on play in schools

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

International Day Of Play (IDOP) - About Us - LEGO.com

Children's play, health and wellbeing Archives - Playing Out

Risky play for children: Why we should let kids go outside and then get out of the way

How 'play out' sessions are helping towards net-zero targets | ITV News

State of play: How kids' outdoor playtime is changing

16 February 2024 - Work on five new play parks, across East Devon, to begin soon - East Devon

Play is dying - but not in an East Lothian village | News | Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival 2024 …

Bulletproof park proposed for Mitchells Plain to protect children — Cape Town ETC

Parents hit back at council following ‘disappointing’ play equipment — Bracknell News

Does your child play baseball? They could be at increased risk for elbow injuries. — YouTube

Inside the Orchestra brings music to kids — YouTube

Children play in rubble of Gaza for Eid holiday | The Mercury

10th April 2024

Banksy on Gaza, War

Play is vital for children’s health, development and friendships — so why has spending on outdoor playgrounds been slashed?

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Coalition aims to boost understanding of youth work impact

AO boss calls on UK government to fix ‘broken’ youth services

British Youth Council closure is symptomatic of a deeper crisis

Bristol youth worker calls for more funding to tackle knife crime

Call to make ‘youth service’ part of national curriculum

East Lancs play equipment maker finds lack of spending on playgrounds in country

Chichester: The Shed youth centre designed by teenagers who will use it

Play gives children a sense of agency during difficult circumstances

Let's Play America's Interns and Volunteers Help Bring Play to Everyone

Embracing Sports, Volunteering, and Community Engagement

Barking: Go-kart company fined after schoolgirl death

Advice | Ask Amy: An update from a mom worried about video games

Highly Anticipated Book "Get Kids To Play" Releases; Aims to Inspire a Cultural Shift Towards…

Photos: Spring time brings children outdoor for play

Analysis: As a child psychiatrist, I know it's critical for kindergartens to embrace playful…

​Playing outdoors: Why it is important for children | The Times of India

Support Inclusive Play at Free Playdate for the Planet at Inclusion Matters by Shane's…

Parents of Northamptonshire TikTok star want to encourage kids outdoors

The Role of Play in Child Development and Learning

So much more than just 'toys': Emily Carr design students bring learning and healing to refugee…

LEGO Foundation announces latest Play for All recipients

GIS-based intelligent planning approach of child-friendly pedestrian pathway to promote a…

Letter: Many made Power of Play a success

How an L.A. humanitarian group is using soccer to help children stuck at Mexico border

Family Place Learn & Play

Children's Museum of South Dakota celebrating 'Week of the Young Child' with activities through…

Playground Safety In Pennsylvania Questioned - Fulton County News

Unsafe Conditions At Playground Hamper Kids' Physical Activities | Chennai News - Times of India

Asbestos mulch found at three more parks in west Melbourne

Loughside Playground reopens after half-a-million pound makeover

Little League Baseball Could Help Kids Grow Strong and Healthy - Calexico Chronicle

Mud Fest returns to Louisiana Children's Museum

20 years ago, Chatsworth YMCA wanted kids to exercise. Now, 'PLAY' is a thing

Lisha Kill surpasses Play-Doh collection goal for Children's Hospital - South Colonie Central…

Call for greater focus on play in schools

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

Trustees wanted to join Board of Children's Play Charity

Old Harlow campaign for disabled children to use accessible play equipment - Your Harlow

Project Play 2024 Initiative - Project Play

Over 1,000 children enjoy Torfaen play session over Easter

The Benefits of Outdoor Play: Why It Matters

Play is the work of the child | Health — Galveston County Daily News

Children’s creative participation as a precursor of 21st century skills in Finnish early ..

Children’s Museum celebrates young kids — Brookings Register

5th April 2024

Call to revive play at UK schools to tackle 'escalating crisis' in child health

If you really want kids to spend less time online, make space for them in the real world | Gaby…

Home - Pretend City

Play Wales Publications 2024 - Play Wales

Sensory Playground Therapy brings personalized play and care to children with autism

This interactive event brings play to life

Is playing in the dirt good for kids' immune systems?

Learn, Play, and Save the planet with LEGO.

IKEA invites children to the largest play area in the world: Space

Welcome to the Child & Nature Alliance of Canada

Why Are Dirty Tires Still on The Playground in 2024?

Health Effects of Tire Rubber Exposure

Entrepreneur builds community through indoor play center in Collegeville

UTPB Play Therapy students partner with High Sky Children's Ranch

At Gigi's Playhouse, Student Clinicians Connect with Children with Down Syndrome - Georgia State…

City children - Syrian children playing in street

Equipping Kansas City's Youth: State of Play Summit Aims to Expand Access to Quality Sports and…

50 years ago this week: Children's play and Harbridge horses

'Heartbreaking' closure of children's play charity as council is questioned

Creative Child April 2024

EveryDay Learners: Spring into learning - The benefits of outdoor play

2022 Annual Report

Summer playscheme programme in Inverclyde proves a huge success

House approves Green's Playground Safety Act

Playgrounds in Pennsylvania could be unsafe and dangerous

Another playground being removed from a Muskegon park due to safety concerns

Spring swing safety warning

Myers' kids to vote on playground equipment

Review highlights best practice to shape the future of youth work

MPs' review backs national workforce strategy for youth work

Former Blackburn student who dropped out of college praises power of youth work

The fifth specialised training Trauma Informed Youth Work brought together youth workers from 11…

Former AFL player Eddie Betts shares video of racist abuse hurled at children playing in yard

Biggest, most unique, and accessible playgrounds in North Jersey to check out this spring

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The Children's Museum of Sonoma County Located in Santa Rosa

Derbion works with youth groups to tackle bad behaviour

Creating safe and inclusive spaces for children: a catalyst for positive societal impact in…

From fun to function: PPGIS unlocks the power of play in cities

Cook Children's recording studio captures music from the heart - literally | Fort Worth Report

Lang Lang, renowned pianist: Stop forcing piano lessons on children

Foster kids miss out on sports and music. A new California plan aims to help them catch up

Equitable access to play critical for children with disabilities

Chimps prioritization of play

Learning to play well: Sydney Opera House Play Award

Further Improvements to Children's Play Areas in Hailsham - Hailsham Town Council

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2024 programme revealed

Play gives children a sense of agency during difficult circumstances

Trend Lines: The Importance of Play for Raising Independent Kids

A National Observatory of Children's Play Experiences During COVID-19

Investment in Children's Play Provision

The Benefits of Outdoor Play: Why It Matters

How a Peterborough children's free play facility is benefiting from the Forterra Community Fund …

Miami Children's Museum teams up with nationwide volunteers to build new play area for kids - WSVN…

The benefits of daycare play areas for the development of the child

Project Sunshine

Neal Milner: Children Are Getting Phones Instead Of Playtime - And It's Hurting Them

Parents share warning after son spends $4,000 playing video games

Children explore Shakespeare's plays through puppets

From fun to function: PPGIS unlocks the power of play in cities — ScienceDirect

‘Kingdom of Play’ Review: Animals Just Want to Have Fun — WSJ

Reviving the lost art of child rights-based approaches

Redefining early education: Woodlands Forest School invites families to discover the academic benefits of nature, play and creativity

‘THE SESSIONS GET CHILDREN ENGAGED INSTANTLY’ — CITC’S CITY PLAY PROGRAMME

Buckinghamshire residents can apply for street closures to encourage children’s play

Sport and Resilience: Empowering Children through Movement

30th March 2024

UN Signals Importance of Play by Adopting Official International Day of Play

In June 2024 at our Triennial Conference, IPA World members voted unanimously to support advocacy for a UN declared International Day of Play.

To drive this ambition forward, the International Play Association (IPA World) was part of a dedicated network of global organisations, play experts and, most importantly, children & youth themselves, who called on UN member states to support the resolution for an International Day of Play.

We are proud to announce that on Monday 25 March 2024, the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to hold an annual international awareness day for play.

The INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PLAY will be held on JUNE 11, 2024 and annually thereafter.

A special thanks to all the partners who worked on this from across the corporate and NGO sector and especially the children and young people across the world who contributed to surveys and workshops and the call to action from Children.

Play Aotearoa Play Australia Playright Children’s Play Association International Play Association — IPA Scotland International Play Association (IPA)International Play Association — Canada International Play Association — Northern Ireland International Play Association — USA Ipa Argentina: Asociación Internacional por el Derecho del Niño/a a jugar International Play Association — India. IPA-India. Play Wales Ipa Canada

UN Signals Importance of Play by Adopting Official International Day of Play - aNb Media, Inc.

Look at streets and open spaces: where are all the children? Blame the war on play | Harriet Grant

Disabled children can access only one in 10 UK playgrounds

Play is vital for children’s health, development and friendships — so why has spending on outdoor playgrounds been slashed?

Why letting children play in dirt is actually healthy for them

Children's Museum of Tacoma Opens for More Play During Spring Break

Babson Student Seeks to Empower Girls and Boost Body Image Through Child's Play · Babson Thought &…

AI innovator Sir Demis Hassabis: Video games can boost creativity in young

Farm setting boosts children's resilience

Bark For Our Parks

Great Park Experience

Rebuilding Wildcat Park

The serious side of kid and canine play

Right To Play and global partners successfully call on the United Nations to put play in the…

It's illegal for children to play pinball in SC. A bill hopes to change that

'Heartbreaking' closure of children's play charity as council is questioned

Creating safe and inclusive spaces for children: a catalyst for positive societal impact in…

Olympic superstar shamed for home-schooling twin daughters after health concerns

Nurturing Play Could Lead To New Discoveries - Stevens County Times

Learning to play well: Sydney Opera House Play Award

Clifford is inviting all the children to Quality Day of Play, a free interactive event for children…

Learn and play at the Manitoba Children's Museum over spring break | Watch News Videos Online

Easter eggs for all Southampton children, food charity pledges

Thriving early environments boost brain and cognitive development in children

What Do Truly Accessible and Inclusive Playgrounds Look Like? | KQED

Do parents have to play with their kids? Why a mom's TikTok about saying no stirred up debate - and…

Parents who believe their children can have a better future are more likely to read and play with…

Video game-inspired children's play about 'trying a physical language' at MTYP - Winnipeg |…

Deteriorating children's play area, illegalities at Colva beach a concern

Let's get the paw-ty started | Join Bark For Our Parks

35 Backyard Toys That'll Make Your Kids Even More Excited To Get Some Fresh Air

Derbion works with youth groups to tackle bad behaviour

Children & Youth Committee approves Green's Playground Safety Act

Playground safety in Pa. questioned

New Legislation to Standardize Playground Safety Across the State Approved - Franklin County Free…

The Future of Playing Outside - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Mum's warning after little girl's 'brutal' injury at local playground

Good Old-Fashioned Play Is the Solution for Today's Unhappy Youths

Prioritizing the well-being of Philadelphia's youth: Investing in youth sports infrastructure …

Kids play with WVU athletes at annual Day of Play event

The case for child-friendly infrastructure

The PLAY Project | Autism Treatment | Autism Intervention Program

Rochester neighborhood creating safe space for kids to play

Prioritize playground safety and maintenance in your county

The childhood benefits of adult-free play

The Future of Playing Outside - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Life-size Candy Land new at annual Power of Play event

How Cities Connecting Children to Nature Led to the Launch of Nature Everywhere

Preschool teaches young children through play

East Lancs play equipment maker finds lack of spending on playgrounds in country

Emma Caddy: Providing Children Access to Learning Through Play

Church Health in Crosstown breaks ground on new outdoor play space for kids

New health warning issued about the dangers of water bead toys

Music therapy enhancing recovery efforts at Marshfield Children's Hospital

Home - DuPage Children's Museum | Play & Learn

Call to revive play at UK schools to tackle 'escalating crisis' in child health

State of play: How kids' outdoor playtime is changing

How 'play out' sessions are helping towards net-zero targets | ITV News

Play Wales Publications 2024 - Play Wales

Oxon Play - Oxfordshire Play Association promotes and develops play opportunities for children and…

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

Trend Lines: The Importance of Play for Raising Independent Kids

A World of Learning Through Play

News: Children's Festival announces its 2024 programme - Imaginate

Tiny Happy People - The importance of play

How The Starlight Children’s Foundation Works With Brands To Unleash The Healing Power Of Play

21st March 2024

Burning 'no ball game signs' won't fix the obesity epidemic - there are way bigger obstacles

Call to revive play at UK schools to tackle 'escalating crisis' in child health

Children and adults call for park to cater better for older children

Games and apps | Science Museum

Children's Play as "Work" | News | Inly School

IPA Play in Crisis

Play gives children a sense of agency during difficult circumstances

Children's Play: Safety

Trend Lines: The Importance of Play for Raising Independent Kids

"The Scoop": News from KidsPlay Children's Museum, Winter 2024 - KidsPlay

Let the kids play: Risky activities benefit children, paediatric society says - National |…

Documentary celebrates why play is important to children - Education News

Charities set to benefit from outdoor play funding

Project Play 2024 Initiative - Project Play

20,000 more young people to access new and renovated youth clubs

Oxford youth workers criticise 'disastrous' funding cuts

Sheffield Double Six members praise youth club's role as 'second home'

Surrey Heath Youth Council relaunched

'It's crazy out there': Closure of youth clubs across UK 'pushing children to violence'

The accidental food bank: How youth clubs are becoming frontline services

OnSide - A national youth charity that's here for young people

Embrace the power of play to nurture wellbeing

Play dates help our daughter catch up with social milestones

Children & Youth Committee approves Green's Playground Safety Act

Association

Tattan Park's Play Planet In Michigan

From Design to Build KaBoom! Style

Summer playscheme fun in Greenock's east end

Children's Autism Center Doubles Footprint with Acquisition of Child's Play Plus

Ideas for using outdoor play to improve mental health and wellbeing - Headteacher Update

Philly woman combines fun and therapy at 'Kids At Play' indoor playground

Preschool teaches young children through play

Review: Five things that will keep kids engaged in CTC's 'Babble Lab'

Video: Tulsa International Airport opens new children's play area

MP raises CCTV concerns near children's play area | Stroud Times

Children's screen time may be more creative than once thought

New study: Chimp moms play with kids through good times and bad

Pittsburgh is leading the way in educational play with national Lego partnership

Turf fields may have 'forever chemicals.' Should kids be playing on them?

Creative Child March 2024

Children in some parts of country have little access to outdoor play

Kids Need Playtime Outdoors

VIDEO: First all-inclusive playground for children with disabilities opens in EBR

ANTHONY SANTANA: Harnessing the benefits of creative play

Fears for Birmingham's youth as clubs face budget cuts

North East youth organisations receive grant to pilot enrichment scheme

Serious safety fears at Laois playground

Encourage your child to play outside! Know 11 benefits of outdoor play

Family Service of Roanoke Valley explains benefits of play therapy

A soccer program gives migrant kids a place to play, be part of a community

FREE: Preschool Nature Play Water Fun (Registration Required) | Macaroni KID Erie

Play Ball! | Picture This

"Every child has the right to play his game": a new sports center dedicated to Davide Astori …

Written Statement: The Early Childhood Play Learning and Care in Wales Plan

Childhood games and lessons learned

Expert opinion on excessive use / Playing popular games with inexperienced children

E-Play - latest news from PlayBoard NI

Sign the Petition

Adventure playgrounds: new exhibition shows how they are more than just a place to play

Sand is Sand; Right?

Sand Slam: The Pros and Cons of Sand as a Playground Surfacing

A Place to Play: Working Towards Fairness of Place for All Children - Center on the Developing…

Pay to play: Youth sports have become an expensive, stressful burden on families

Explore & More children's museum adds Broadway Market play exhibit

Youth clubs are important to young people's wellbeing over lockdown

Our 2024 Manifesto: Youth work for all young people

Youth Work One

National Youth Sector Census

Guest lecturer Beatriz Ilari speaks on music and childhood

City of Abilene unveils completed ADA-accessible playground at Arthur Sears Park

Mumbai’s Children’s Play Museum Playseum adds exciting new exhibits Ninjago Dojo and Build-YourOwn Coaster for curious little minds

Re-thinking local: youth services

​Investing in children’s play spaces — Angus Robertson — The Scotsman

Children’s Healing Center: Pop-Up Play on March 21 — YouTube

Registration for April’s Play for All event at Chicago Children’s Museum is now … — Instagram

14th March 2024

Perspective Taking - Encourage Play

Trends in funding levels for youth services

Find out what it means for you locally

NYA Peer Review Network Launch

Myco.io, Dove to showcase Her Right To Play

The Lewisham playground voted 'the most in need of love'

Call for greater focus on play in schools

Children's Autism Center expands reach, services in Fort Wayne with Child's Play Plus acquisition

Call to revive play at UK schools to tackle 'escalating crisis' in child health

Children's screen time may be more creative than once thought

Turf fields may have 'forever chemicals.' Should kids be playing on them?

Spring Break Play Days - Chicago Children's Museum

(Re)framing Lego® Serious Play® for children & young people

A National Observatory of Children's Play Experiences During COVID-19

ACM Reciprocal Network

The Toys Children Play With Can Have an Effect on Their Success in Adulthood - Today's Parent

Toddlers & infants expand their minds through play in Little Learners Program at Muskegon Museum

Children's play area opens outside Nottingham Central Library

New children's play center aims to provide safe, inclusive play for all children - Marshall…

How to: create effective children's play areas in private gardens

Forest school 'thrilled' to keep junior section after closure threat

Love Lewisham, Love Play

It's OK to play: How 'play theory' can revitalize U.S. education

Barry children enjoy traffic-free Sundays in Play Streets scheme

Playground fall survivor shares recovery story; expert explains safety guidelines

Kellyville parents claim school playground equipment is unsafe for children

China Unveils 200-Metre-High Sky Playground: Safety Concerns Spark Debate

Commonwealth Youth Worker Alliance trustees chart pathway to youth empowerment

BHC Kampala recognises youth working in the disability space

Vale group win award for raising awareness of sexual harassment towards girls

A new fun and safe space thanks to the #WillDoesBus

Ceredigion County Council

Socially prescribed creative play boosts parents' and children's wellbeing

Creative play sessions offer powerful support for new parents

Families can get dirty and have messy mud fun at Mud Fest at Children's Museum

Outdoor play

It takes a village to raise a playworker

Adventure playgrounds and local authorities

The Toy Foundation Funds Play Therapy Projects to Improve Pediatric Care in Children's Hospitals …

Play & Learn at Home Unveils Children's Lending Library in Downtown The Dalles - Columbia Community…

Study reveals how sports programmes for young children can combat future youth violence

Indianapolis Children's Museum presents 'Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out'

Socially prescribed creative play found to boost parents' and children's well-being

Smart Playgrounds Project aims to make computer science child's play

What if Children Designed Their School Day?

The Genius of Play Marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with Launch of "Let's Play - A…

Brighton: Consultation begins on Hove Park play area development

Utah Family Sues School District Over Son’s Fatal Playground Accident, Cites Safety Failures

Ready for Im-peck-able Fun at the First All-Inclusive Playground in East San José

After five years of delays, $7m playground is popular

Kids’ Screen Time May Foster Greater Creativity | Mirage News

A Plan for Play — final illustrated

​Investing in children’s play spaces — Angus Robertson — The Scotsman

8th March 2024

They used to swim and play on the beach in northern Gaza. Now these children are wondering if…

"I don't want a child to ever have to ask to play." Variety's President shares her personal…

The Idyllic Life - Child's play

Children Are Pressured To Buy In-Game Items

New LEGO-based program helps kids develop stronger communication and emotional skills

Creative Child March 2024

Sacramento youth development program allows kids to play independently. Some say its a game changer

What if Children Designed Their School Day?

These Toys Are as Fun for Autistic Kids as They Are Helpful, and Experts Love Them Too

Building Children's Futures Through Play

Nyagoa is Finding Respite in Play After Fleeing Sudan's Violence

'March' to the beat with magnificent musical resources for Early Learners | South Carolina ETV

Massachusetts teacher honors late mother by helping children learn, play, and grow through music

Connecting for Kids holding Music Therapy & More program

Association

The Benefits of Free Play and Structured Play

Bridging the U.S. by Design

The Toy Foundation™ Funds Play Therapy Projects to Improve Pediatric Care for 240,000 Children

Manteca has lots of Places for Children to Play and Compete

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