Play and activity experts across the board at Child in the City 2024
Wherever they live in cities globally, physical activity and having access to play opportunities is vital for children and young people.Read more
From nitrogen pollution to battery recycling, young scientists take action to help society
For Piotr OlbryĹ, a 19-year-old from Poland, it was his brotherâs hearing aid that motivated him to look into how to make lithium-ion batteries more environmentally friendly. Read more
UK Play Commission considers next steps
The deadline has now closed for submissions to the UK Play Commission which could help shape policies over childrenâs access to play. A âcall for evidenceâ began in June, seeking input from individuals and organisations involved in...Read more
For many immigrant students, school is their one safe place
When I hear about President Joe Bidenâs recent action to halt asylum from the U.S. Southern border, when I hear about efforts to deny undocumented students a free public education, and when I hear former...Read more
Is childproofing the internet constitutional? A tech law expert draws out the issues
Mounting pressure to regulate childrenâs use of technology in the United States raises the question: Is childproofing the internet constitutional? In response to significant political pressure stemming from alarming revelations about youth experience with digital technologies,...Read more
Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids
As principal of Dunaire Elementary School (Georgia, USA), Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10 per cent of students at his school, just east of Atlanta,...Read more
Too many kids face bullying rooted in social power imbalances – and educators can help prevent this
Being at school among peers and friends can be exciting and positive for many children and youth. But, too many kids in Canada face the reality of being bullied because of some aspect of who...Read more
‘Hunger and hardship’ affecting three million UK children
Around three million children in the UK are facing hunger and hardship as poverty levels continue to rise, according to a new report.Read more
Companies defying Online Safety Act ‘will be punished’
Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, says the United Kingdom’s communications watchdog. The Office of Communications, or ‘Ofcom’, has warned that popular content providers like Facebook, Instagram...Read more
Last call for Child in the City 2024 ‘early bird’ offer
The clock is ticking…but you still have time to grab an ‘early bird’ ticket for our forthcoming Child in the City Seminar.Read moreAwareness week highlights child poverty in The Netherlands
‘The Week against Poverty’ is this week (14 to 18 October) highlighting the importance of recognising and tackling poverty – not least affected children – in The Netherlands. Making poverty more visible and emphasising the importance...Read more