Kid-Friendly World

Name: Kid-Friendly World
Rating: 4.6 (6 reviews)

Designing Inclusive Businesses, Communities, Destinations, and Experiences for Children and Families

Created byDr. Maksim Godovykh

Last updated 5/2025

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What you'll learn

Understand how children perceive and interact with physical and social environments
Apply child development insights to design welcoming spaces for families
Evaluate and improve family-centered experiences using research design
Embed kid-friendly strategies into planning, policy, tourism, and community systems

Course content

8 sections • 40 lectures • 1h 18m total length

Video3:23
Discover how cities, hotels, events, and experiences can be designed for kids and families to boost satisfaction, engagement, and bookings through research-driven, practical tools.
Course Introduction: Designing a Kid-Friendly World0:45

Video4:04
Explore how physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory development shape kids’ engagement with spaces, and how kid-friendly, flexible design blends stimulation with calm to attract families.
Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, and Sensory Development2:09
How Children Perceive and Navigate Physical and Social Spaces2:20
Identity, Play, and Exploration in Everyday Environments1:17
Children’s Role in Family Decisions and Travel Preferences1:12
The Socialization Power of Travel and Shared Experiences1:17

Video3:25
Design kid-friendly communities with walkable streets, inviting parks, and multi-use spaces that include child-friendly signage, ramps, and family-centered services. When families feel welcome, spaces foster loyalty and lasting community ties.
Creating Kid-Friendly Communities and Public Spaces1:14
Child-Centered Destination Planning1:07
Designing Events and Attractions with Children in Mind1:03
Cultural, Ethical, and Inclusive Considerations in Child-Friendly Tourism0:58

Video2:42
Design experiments to test different space and activity setups that improve family comfort and engagement. Compare outcomes such as stay length, relaxation, and feedback to learn which changes matter.
Research Design: Studying the Needs, Experiences, and Perspectives0:50
Methods: Surveys, Interviews, Observations, and Creative Techniques1:00
Experimental and Participatory Research with Children and Parents1:01
Engaging Communities and Families in Kid-Centered Evaluation0:58
Analyzing, Interpreting, and Visualizing Data for Practical Use0:56

Video2:39
Advance kid-friendly design to boost public health, strengthen communities, and support local economies through walkable streets, clean parks, and safe play spaces. Involve families in planning and feedback.
Community, Economic, and Health Benefits of Kid-Friendly Design1:33
Measuring Outcomes and Sustaining Long-Term Improvements1:28
Cross-Sector Strategies to Embed Kid-Friendly Priorities1:18
Planning Models, Policy Frameworks, and Funding Mechanisms0:59
Engaging Parents, Educators, Planners, and Children in Decision-Making1:07

Video2:29
Global trends in kid-friendly design show cities, hotels, and hosts creating inclusive spaces and experiences for children and families through flexible spaces, safety, and play.
Global Case Studies of Kid-Friendly Practices1:17
Designing the Future: Emerging Trends and Innovations in Kid-Friendly Developmen1:08
Building a Global Vision for Inclusive and Sustainable Destinations1:37
The Kid-Friendly World Project: Education, Research, and Action Platforms1:32

Publications and Books5:52
Video About the Kid-Friendly World Project2:27
Explore how the kid friendly world initiative makes destinations welcoming for children and families through research, tools, and services, empowering families and communities.
Sample Feedback Tools2:42
Low-Cost Opportunities to Design Child-Friendly Environments4:10
An Example of a Kid-Friendly Solution3:00
Kid-Frienly Book Summary4:20
Kid-Friendly World Song2:25
Design with heart and care to create spaces where kids belong with books and games, research, present, consult, and share what works for families and businesses in hotels and parks.
Course Video Excerpts2:25
Explore how to design kid-friendly spaces and communities that welcome children and families, measure impact and NPS, and drive better guest experiences, bookings, and loyalty through partnerships, policies, and creativity.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements—just a desire to develop kid-friendly solutions.

Description

This course is part of the Kid-Friendly World project—a global initiative to help cities, destinations, hotels, events, and services become more welcoming to children and families. It equips professionals with practical tools and insights to design environments that are not only inclusive for children but also more appealing to families, businesses, and communities.

The course is organized into five key sections:

• How Children Experience the World – Understand how physical, cognitive, emotional, and sensory development shapes how children move, perceive, decide, and interact with spaces.
• Designing for Children – Learn how to create family-friendly communities, accommodations, events, and public spaces that support exploration, comfort, and return visits.
• Measuring Kid-Friendliness – Discover effective tools for evaluating children's experiences through observation, surveys, creative methods, and participatory research with families.
• Broader Impacts and Long-Term Change – Explore how child-centered design improves public health, economic vitality, and social equity—and how to embed these values into planning, policy, and funding.
• Global Insights and Future Innovation – Draw inspiration from international case studies, trends, and frameworks to support cross-sector collaboration and sustainable change.

Whether you manage a hotel, shape public policy, design spaces, or plan events, this course offers the skills, evidence, and frameworks to help you build a truly kid-friendly world.

Who this course is for:

Urban planners and city designers
Tourism and hospitality managers
Destination marketing professionals
Event Planners
Educators and youth program leaders
Community development and nonprofit professionals
Policymakers and government staff
Architects and designers of public spaces
Parents, caregivers, and family advocates
Anyone interested in creating inclusive, child-friendly environments

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Introduction2 lectures • 4min

How Children Experience the World6 lectures • 12min

Designing for Children5 lectures • 8min

Measuring Kid-Friendliness6 lectures • 7min

Broader Impacts of a Kid-Friendly World6 lectures • 9min

Global Insights and the Future5 lectures • 8min

Conclusion2 lectures • 3min

Additional Resources8 lectures • 27min

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