Rethinking Childhood

News of a string of talks and workshops in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane in October 2023. Continue reading →

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2023/09/26/events-australia-perth-melbourne-adelaide-canberra-sydney-brisbane/

Your chance to catch the two online launch events for my new book Urban Playground, which took place on 24 and 25 February 2021. Continue reading →

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2021/03/08/launch-events-urban-playground-watch-again/

Hear leading designers, developers, politicians, play champions and officials from London and around the world discuss my new book Urban Playground at 2 public online panel events on 24 and 25 Fe...

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2021/02/10/launch-events-urban-playground-london-world/

Sharing some compelling images of public playgrounds that were closed during the first lockdown, along with a post on play co-written with Prof Helen Dodd. Continue reading →

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2021/01/11/reminder-value-of-play-in-lockdown-images-closed-playgrounds/

News of a festive offer, and a sample of page spreads to whet your appetite. Continue reading →

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2020/12/14/urban-playground-new-book-sneak-peek-seasonal-discounted-price/

With its booming population of young parents, Tel Aviv is giving its parks a playful makeover, and investing in cycling and public transport. But will it fix its congested streets, and can it rea...

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2020/07/07/tel-aviv-yafo-early-childhood-friendly-equity-impact-sustainability/

Covid-19 is less severe in children than adults, but the lockdown has hit them hard. As measures are eased, a balanced approach will be needed. Continue reading →

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2020/05/14/covid-19-children-science-lockdown-schools-childcare-outdoor-play/

Originally posted on Policy for Play : There are growing calls this morning for governments and local authorities to urgently look at steps to allow more children to use their local streets for ...

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2020/04/20/academics-highlight-childrens-need-for-street-play-during-lockdown/

Originally posted on Policy for Play : This open letter to the UK government – from play practitioners, researchers, advocates, and industry bodies – urges the Chief Medical Officer and Publ...

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2020/03/20/government-should-issue-guidance-on-childrens-play-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/

Thoughts and ideas on supporting children’s play in these challenging times, from Tim and playworker Penny Wilson Continue reading →

https://rethinkingchildhood.com/2020/03/18/children-play-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-playwork/