Child’s Play

After-school programs give kids a safe place to exercise their brains – and their bodies – while having fun When I was a kid, I had a few after-school activities available to me: Girl Scouts, high school track, summer camp…and not much more than that. But today, the possibilities for children can be overwhelming. Depending on … Read more

Child’s Play

Why it’s important for children to have enough free play at a young age? During my 20 years of international school administration, one of the changes I have noticed is the move by both schools and parents to reduce free play time for children and replace it with more academic activities. This is best demonstrated by the … Read more