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Act Naturally: The Benefits of Wet Hands and Muddy Feet

An Interview with Richard Louv

Mark Swartz·May 22, 2019·7 min read

How do we get today’s kids active and in tune with nature? And if the current generation of young parents missed out on personal experiences with nature, who will teach their children? Read More

5 Questions for the Governor: Missouri’s Governor Mike Parson

The Editors·February 18, 2020·3 min read

I was a sheriff for 22 years. What I learned the most is that we must be proactive instead of reactive. Bettering our communities starts with taking care of our children. Read More

Museums and Libraries: Community Resources for Developing Executive Function Life Skills

·August 14, 2018·4 min read

Executive functions are the foundations for young children’s academic and later employment success, and museums and libraries are uniquely positioned... Read More

Counting Out Loud: Why the Census Is an Early Childhood Issue

Mark Swartz·November 29, 2019·4 min read

Everyone counts—homeless or hedge fund manager, black or white, undocumented or Mayflower stock. This is America, right? So what’s up... Read More

Children learn through play, and now the Lego Foundation is teaming with Sesame Street to help children cope with trauma through play

Children Learn Through Play — Can Play Also Help Address Trauma?

The Editors·December 10, 2018·3 min read

Beyond the way children learn through play, it also can help kids heal from trauma. The Lego Foundation is teaming with Sesame Street to help children caught in global refugee crises. Read More

Bird by Bird: Mya-Rose Craig’s Campaign for the Planet

Mark Swartz·August 7, 2019·4 min read

Mya-Rose Craig, 17-years old, has followed her passion for birds and the environment to create and galvanize a community of activists of all ages. In the process, as a young Muslim woman, she’s been trolled on social media. Not an insurmountable problem, though, as Mya-Rose is keeping her eye on a larger issue: saving the planet. Read More