News of a string of talks and workshops in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane in October 2023. Continue reading →
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 →
News of a festive offer, and a sample of page spreads to whet your appetite. Continue reading →
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...
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 →
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 ...
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...
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/