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Have you ever said to yourself? “This playground would be a great place for a Play Day.” Is there a playground in your community that welcomes people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds to play? Are there activities all ages can enjoy? If you answered …

Playgrounds not only provide health and social benefits for children, but also give families an outdoor recreation area where they can go to connect, learn, grow, and spend time together. These areas can also bring value in other ways, such as raising …

When I inspect playgrounds, the most effective monitors see me coming right away and investigate. I applaud their dedication and keen powers of observation.  After all, monitors must stay focused on the children’s safety, despite the numerous …

Technology in playground equipment is shifting. For decades, structures were designed and manufactured using steel, plastic, or even  wood . Those of us in the Millennial generation and older likely have fond memories (albeit maybe a few scary ones) of …

As you age, you may ponder, from time to time, which people have been the biggest influences on your life there are your parents, maybe a teacher or a coach. I’m willing to bet reading this article will bring a few to mind who helped you along the way. …

Situated along the Ohio River at the southernmost tip of the Hoosier state sits Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park in the county seat of New Albany, Ind. As a National Demonstration Site for inclusive outdoor play, the playground at KHMP exceeds guidelines …

Saturday, September 24, 2022, will be the 14th Annual Play Day held in the City of Takoma Park, Maryland that borders Washington, DC, Silver Spring, and Prince Georges County. The Play Day takes place at Takoma Park Middle School. This fun FREE play event …

School has started again and summer is over for another year. You may already be feeling wanderlust and dreaming up vacations for next summer – but don’t put away your suitcases just yet. While summer is the most popular vacation time for young families, …

Instilling your values in your children is a big responsibility, especially regarding sustainability. They’ll start learning about the warming climate early after seeing news headlines and hearing about weather-related disasters at school. Prepare them by …

Hip, hip hurray! Summer has arrived, and you want to go outside and play. One of the best places to start is your local playground. Do you know where your closest playground is located? Can you walk to it? Does your playground have monkey bars, slides, …

Children between the ages of one year and twelve years are often highly active. They live an active lifestyle running and jumping around, and they can easily spend most of their day doing so. As a parent or caregiver, one of the most important things to …

Regular exercise is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle, but not everyone has the means to work out in a gym or at home with personal equipment. While there are many ways to work out at home without weight machines and cardio equipment, there …

Spring is a great time to visit the playground. Parents or caregivers should take this quiz about playground safety before heading out the door! 1:) You should always read the signs and labels at the playground before using it.  True False Answer: A.) …

Planning a family trip can be tricky when multiple generations are involved. Kids may be raring to go every day, while grandparents might need to take it easy. While it may seem challenging to make everyone happy, it is possible to plan a great trip, no …

Every parent hopes to build a strong relationship full of trust with their children. Parents want their children to feel as though they can come forward with any issue and talk about it. Open communication feels like it should be the foundation of a …

After a busy day of playing and other activities, your child needs a comfortable place to crash. While naps on the couch and co-sleeping have their merits, there’s no place as comfy and private as their own bedroom. Keep reading to learn about the bedroom …

Playgrounds, recreation and outdoor fitness spaces help communities get outside, get moving and develop lasting bonds. There are many factors to consider in inclusive playground design…these are the Top Five from our professional team of playground …

In today’s day and age, it can be difficult to pull your child away from the tablet or TV. Consider these activities you can put in your child’s room and watch their imagination flourish. Have peace of mind that they are safe while they explore these …

Learning about a new culture is always exciting, but history class isn’t always the most engaging way for kids to experience them. However, there are ways you can expand their worldly experience right at home. A child may not sit down and study words on a …

Getting kids excited and engaged come gym time can sometimes be challenging. These tips on how to better engage kids during gym class will give you some new ideas for fun and exciting gym time activities. Make It a Game Day Making a game day for gym class …

Wiggly worm. Squirm bucket. Ants in the pants, heebie-jeebies, the jumps, the fidgets, all over the place, pants on fire.  Describes kids right? Kids move, whether we want them to or not. For a child, sometimes sitting still is an insurmountable task. …