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Investing in new bleachers can be a daunting affair because every seating project is unique. Get it wrong though and a slew of fingers are going to point right at you. You may have many questions: Which size is best for your application? Can bleachers be …

While it isn’t always possible to adhere to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines on screen time , one way to get your kids unplugged from their devices and more engaged with the outdoors is to help them build and decorate a treehouse. This …

Playgrounds are essential for recreation. They give children and adults somewhere to release all that pent up energy while spicing up their outdoor experience. But before building a playground, you will need to consider some factors such as your budget, …

When you moved into your home, you had big dreams. You imagined the living room full of family members playing board games on matching furniture. The bedroom would be an oasis of peace to help you rest after stressful days. The kitchen would always be a …

Is your child approaching the age where you need to begin thinking about enrolling him or her in preschool? If so, then you may be wondering whether or not preschool enrollment is the best choice for your child and his or her future. And I decided to …

It’s often said that play is a child’s work, and it’s only one of the many definitions of play we can come across when exploring the topic. We know that playtime is instrumental for a young mind’s development, but are all games and toys created equal? The …

As parents, we all want our children to become happy and successful adults and there are implications to the most important stages of child development to help your youngster reach their potential in child development programs.  As your child grows up, …

In every episode of the Bachelor or American Idol, the contestants frequently discuss their journey. Since I have not found any everlasting love and I am not a singer, I thought I would share with you my journey with playgrounds.   When I was in grade …

Giving praise  is a powerful tool  that we as parents have at our disposal and as a parent, I’ve realized the value of giving praise to children. You can simply tell by the smile on your child’s face that giving praise makes them feel really good. Giving …

Without any doubt, reading is one of the essential skills in anyone's life. It is also one that we all acquire in relatively early childhood. How soon is a kid supposed to master this skill? Most children nail it somewhere at the age of 6 to 7 years. At …

Unfortunately, the world is not always roses and sunshine. It's filled with ups, downs, struggles, and triumphs that we must prepare for if we are to live a happy and fulfilled life.  Mental strength is the ability of a person to deal with these struggles …

Kids want to have fun, which is why they use their imaginations to create new worlds and games every day. Whether they're hanging out at home or running around on the playground, they love to laugh and enjoy themselves. Parents and teachers should match …

Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. Play is essential for all of us. It doesn’t matter your age, where you live, or your background. None of that matters. Play brings joy to people of any age, neighborhood, or socio-economic …

Research shows that 74 percent of kids between the ages of 5 and 12 get less than one hour of outdoor playtime per day. Children 8 years of age and younger spend about 48 minutes a day in front of an iPad or mobile device. Furthermore, according to the …

Over the last one to two decades, we’ve seen an unsettling shift in play. Just consider this: unsupervised playground play is becoming non-existent (but research shows free play encourages children to develop skills that build self-confidence).  Recess …

As soon as the girls had completed their homework, Mom signaled, “hey girls, it’s Playtime!” Immediately Suzie ran to the balcony of their apartment and tossing the ball to Stephanie, yelled – “Catch!” Stephanie attempted to grab the ball, but it slipped …

“In the disability world, we don’t see color, we see diagnosis. Our normal is not so normal, except to us”. - Jamie Mann Jaime Mann, the founder of The Maddie Mann Foundation for Accessible Play, choked back tears as she spoke to the crowd who gathered …

The significance of a healthy diet in kids can't be understated. However, it isn't easy to find a healthy diet that your child will enjoy eating. Besides, most parents face the issue of a lack of appetite in kids each day. In connection to that, some seek …

Children start exploring what friendship is at ages four and five. They often build experiences with cousins, kids from the neighborhood, acquaintances, and classmates. At this age, kids practice side-by-side play by way of exploration and games that …

For several students, essay writing is a frustrating and burdensome task more so if they are tense, under a lot of stress, or struggling to complete an important essay that is due in a short while. So, the majority always look for ways through which they …

Parents, caregivers and teachers want the best for the children in their lives. It's why you get them safe toys, baby-proof your home and make sure they eat good food. Kids need adults to look out for them and advocate for their health, especially when it …