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As a parent or caregiver, you strive to keep your child safe and happy whenever you can. Part of this job includes ensuring their protection when you take them out to play with others. Playgrounds provide expressive ways for children with special needs to …

Childhood is the period which has always been marked by the desire for entertainment and the threat of injuries on the part of the kids. Perhaps, playground equipment in the parks, play areas, and sports areas are one of the most adored kinds of outdoor …

Kids are always so curious to explore and learn new things. They are constantly interested in the world around them and their active exploring nature is part of growing up. Parents can help their children grow and understand their surrounding by buying …

That message was loud and clear when people gathered for the ribbon-cutting of Kids Zone Community Playground at Lake Meade Park in Suffolk, Virginia. The playground was designed using the guidelines found in Me2: 7 Principles of Inclusive Playground …

When we live in a world where many kids spend a lot of time online and playing with the latest technologies, it even more important to do your best to keep your kids as much as possible outdoors.  Kids can get easily boring, so you should make their time …

Parents are the main people in a baby’s life because they are the ones who help him learn all the things about the world and the ones who make sure he feels loved and safe. Despite such a great responsibility, parents don’t need to stay within the limits …

By Michaele Charles • Photos by Brenda Biondo Vintage Playground Photography When most people hear the term “Americana,” they think of hot dogs and rock and roll music, but for  Brenda Biondo  of Cascade, CO, something else comes to mind: playgrounds. …

Being a military family means that you know what it's like to spend your life helping to protect the country. You make many sacrifices over the years, including having to move to different locations. Military families are often told last minute that …

There is not much a difference between playgrounds and play spaces. Rather one must develop an eye for precision in order to depict the differences between the two. A Playground is a place especially designed for the kids to play. Everything in the …

It’s all too easy for kids to run outside — and you after them — without first slathering on some sunscreen. However, there may be more benefits to the summer routine than you realize. From preventing sunburn to blocking acne, a little bit of sunscreen …

Oh the joys of summer: warm weather, daylight lasting for hours, time off from school and work. Look no further than your local playgrounds for summer fun. You can be two or ninety-two and still enjoy playgrounds. Swinging on the swings is still one of my …

It is well known that installing prefabricated restroom and concession buildings in public parks and sports complexes eases the burden and liability of typical on-site construction through a streamlined process of designing, building, delivering, and …

Playgrounds are an integral part of childhood. Who among us did not live for those trips to the park, to run around and roll in the grass, climb on the jungle gym, skim down a sliding board, or swing to our heart’s delight? Playgrounds naturally entice …

This summer my son turns 25 years old. When he was a toddler and we looked endlessly without success for accessible places to play, I never imagined that today the City of Pittsburgh would have accessible swing seats in 91 playgrounds and six wheelchair …

Our Experience With Inclusion Every person has some relationship to inclusion, and there are as many definitions of the concept as there are ways in which to provide it. Your organization may have extensive diversity and inclusion policies in your work …

It simply isn’t like any other material they’ve ever worked with. It’s extremely strong yet incredibly lightweight. It can be quite large but is still easily moved. It is durable yet can be finely articulated down to the smallest crevice, crack, or …

There's a saying among families who have loved ones with special needs, "for us, by us." Simply put, if you are going to create something with accommodations for accessibility or for people with special needs, include those people in the design and …

When it comes to safety on the playground for your kids, one of the biggest factors is what’s on the ground. In the last few years, several studies have been published regarding the physical and health safety concerns of parks—from the equipment used to …

A playground can provide fun for the whole family. However, there are still a few ways to ruin family time, like accidents or injury. You can dramatically reduce those risks by keeping a few helpful tips in mind. Trash It's hard to imagine a playground …

There are many things parents love to picture before their child is born. You might have imagined them smiling for the first time, being dropped off for their first day at school or even discovering their new favorite foods. Another common first-time …

Being outside helps stimulate kids' mental engagement and creativity, as much as doubling their ability to pay attention. Some activities, though, are better suited for the outdoors than others. Science lessons, nature activities, and active playtime all …