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If your playground has areas that have standing water or are often muddy, chances are your drainage system may not be working properly.  A playground with poor drainage can trap water on the playground safety surfacing for long periods of time leading to …

As a parent and guardian, you’re always trying to find ways to help your child learn, have fun, and feel included. This isn’t always easy because the world tends to cater more to able-bodied children than it does to differently abled kids.  Playgrounds …

With each passing day, planet Earth is facing tremendous ecological changes due to the ever-increasing pollution. Despite huge campaigns going on around the world, constant human activity, particularly industrialization and urbanization, is only …

Among society’s many distractions, sports are the great equalizer and beyond winning, nothing is more cherished about the experience of being an athlete than fitness itself. Serge Dedina has been an athlete his whole life. He grew up in Imperial Beach, CA …

by Jeremy Hoffner Unstructured, free play is easily lost these days unless you actively work to prioritize it in your routine. As a college student, the rigors of school work, internships, extracurriculars, family, and friends mean that my time is very …

On behalf of the tens of thousands of playground owners/operators who have and will continue to use the contents of Playground Safety Is No Accident (PSINA) as a guide for training staff to inspect and maintain safer playgrounds, we are pleased to …

When something is designed for you it feels comfortable. Whether it’s a pair of pants, a chair that has the exact dimensions to match your body, or a seat on the airplane – just kidding, this has never happened - it makes you feel almost special and that …

Melody Day was awarded the Youth Champion 4 Inclusion Award from Play 4 ALL and Cunningham Recreation . Melody, a student at Heritage Elementary in Wentzville, Missouri, inspired her entire school and surrounding community to create a place where everyone …

Let's get it straight. Everyone wants to get back to school! Safely. However, one reason many are pushing for schools to fully reopen irks me. “The kids are falling behind. They need to catch up!” Let me counter that position with a statement of my own: …

Every year in the US, emergency rooms treat over 200,000 children for injuries sustained at the playground. Although the majority of playground injuries that are treated in the hospital are fractures and abrasions caused by falling off of playground …

If you are planning on taking your dog with you when you bring your family to the playground, take a look at this article before you pack everyone into the car.  There is not an easy answer to the big question and the rules will vary based on your …

Only a few things can be more disappointing than watching your child struggle to make friends or have a hard time fitting in. Developing social skills can be a critical factor for children to make relationships and interact with the world around them.  …

Pet ownership is extremely valuable because not only does your kid get his or her special furry companion, but also he or she learns how to take care of his favorite pet. When you are bringing a new furry member to your family, your responsibility …

A psychologist named Jean Piaget believed that play is the work of childhood. This is the reason why children are sent outside to play and make interactions at an early age. Children are introduced to the playground, which is supposed to be an enjoyable …

Usually, a superhero has some identifying characteristics, such as a good physique or perhaps a colorful cape around their neck. But in 2020, the essential workers and medical professionals forever changed the stereotype of superheroes. Let me tell you …

Creating a more sustainable lifestyle is gaining traction and garnering popularity among homeowners. These initiatives have positive effects that can ripple out. While many of us have taken steps in our lives to create more environmentally conscious …

Playgrounds are a very valuable community resource for children. They provide a stimulating environment, where children can enjoy themselves, all the while learning through play. Playgrounds help children with a plethora of skills, from their cognitive …

When it comes to all things in life, the primary priority of parents is their children. You work diligently to give your kids a bright future. In your home, their safety and comfort is your number one concern. Apart from giving them a clean and secure …

Statement of Purpose: Falls in a playground are not the problem, rather it is the sudden stop when a child encounters the surface that results in the injury. The frequency and severity of an injury will generally be determined by the impact attenuating …

As you begin to plan for a recreational event there are a lot of things to consider. But when you’re expecting a crowd, an important factor is where are you going to have everyone sit? Do you want to wheel out some folding chairs? Probably not. When …

Stunning Learning Activities for Little Schoolers As kids set out on summer break, their moms and dads hope they don’t lose the knowledge that they've gained during the school year. To keep your kids’ minds working during the hot season, we strongly …