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The 2016 Shape of the Nation Report stated that only 16 percent of states in the U.S. require elementary schools to provide daily recess . And in Canada, games like tag, cartwheels, and balls have been banned at some schools, and 31 percent of schools do …

The internet is a fantastic resource for everyone, including children and teens. Information on a project, research work, how to's, and online programs like Sesame Street and the Khan Academy provide learning on tap. However, the accessibility of the …

The holiday season is full of exciting opportunities. Your kids might look forward to filling up on their favorite Thanksgiving foods or picking out the perfect Christmas tree together. While you're stringing up lights and pulling decor out of storage, …

Whether you are a neighborhood park regular or you are new to the area, it is important to get as much information about play places in your town before taking your child there. Here are some potential risks you can encounter and how to avoid them.  …

Yoga is like music, it relaxes your mind and body. It strengthens the muscles while building flexibility. The practice of yoga poses in the early teenage years is much more beneficial than the standard gym workouts. Today, around 1.7 million children and …

Children spend less time outdoors today than any previous generation, as stated by the NRPA . Health professionals and government officials alike often warn parents that sedentarism is strongly linked to the rising childhood obesity rate, but being …

Toddlers have to play with their mums or caregivers from infancy, which makes them feel safer and happier. You would want them to be a little more independent as they get older to allow you enough time to do other things as a parent. It is rarely the case …

While some of you might prefer to hibernate through the winter , kids in particular love being outdoors and playing in the snow and cold. There are special considerations, however, if you want to keep your kids safe when they’re at the playground when the …

Christmastime is about to arrive, and with it comes the freezing cold weather that prevents any outdoor activities. Not being able to burn off their excess energy, the kids will be going stir crazy, and let’s be honest, you’re probably feeling a bit …

Rainy weather and snowy days sometimes throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans, but luckily, you have the upper hand. Keep the smiles and laughter going even when it's gloomy outside by implementing some enjoyable indoor activities. Your students will …

Whether you want to spend more time together as a family, encourage your kids to spend fewer hours indoors playing video games or simply hope to give them a safe place to interact with friends, consider turning your backyard into a retreat where they can …

There is no arguing the fact that we are literally facing an obesity epidemic in our society. And the worst part about this is the fact that it’s not just adults who are suffering from this problem. Childhood obesity is at a historic and staggering rate. …

We are in this together, Baltimore.   Nothing more depicts Baltimore’s strong will to transform itself into a better place and the refreshing sight of sectors coming together like the project that happened in the Franklin Square Community on August 22nd.  …

The National Playing Fields Association (N.P.F.A) was established via royal charter in 1925 to acquire, protect, and improve playing fields, playgrounds, and play areas. (By the 1980s, it was to create over 700 recreational playing fields and unsupervised …

When I first began to consider the internship I would have to do as part of my graduate school requirements, I never imagined that part of my job description could be sitting on a sidewalk playing tic-tac-toe with sidewalk chalk. Over the summer I was …

Outdoor education is beneficial, if not essential to child development. The many positive outcomes of integrating outdoor learning into the traditional indoor classroom experience have been studied, tested and proven. Proponents extol the benefits of …

Multigenerational play seems to be another ‘buzz’ word. How can playgrounds actually activate all?  A multigenerational park usually means a large child-focused structure with some outdoor fitness equipment near it which already is a huge leap from the …

Kids are amazed by the little things we assume. Every little kid has a dream of having a treehouse where he can play and enjoy with his friends. The idea of building a small treehouse in your backyard will help your kid escape the normal boring life. …

People need water to maintain health. It sustains you both inside and out — 60% of the human body consists of water. It exists within various areas of your anatomy, including the kidneys, spinal cord, and digestive system. You already know its importance, …

One company trying to make a difference in the communities where they do business. Scott Cunningham, President of Cunningham Recreation, decided he and his third-generation company wanted to make a difference in communities across the country by starting …

Center Street Park featuring Olivia's Playground opened earlier this summer in Salina, Kansas. This inclusive playground design features the first Yalp Interactive Sona dance arch in Kansas, two fully accessible play structures, Omni TriNet, Double Arch …