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A playset can be something rather amazing. When done right it's a place of safety. One where a parent can also serve as a teacher. Where fun can flow evenly in a million fulfilling directions. And where parents never need fear that it'll be a wonderful …

Here are 5 issues from the perspective of the sociology of recreation. 1. Accessibility or inclusion? It is important to ask, “What’s the point of a ramp to an exclusionary facility like basketball, soccer and tennis and other fast-moving fields of play? …

Pool surface cleaning should be done routinely on a regular basis to keep the pool clean and welcoming. It is more of a preventive measure that should be done consistently. Advantages of surface cleaning your pool Keeps Pool Sparkle clean & welcoming A …

Building a playground is serious work that requires thorough preparations , good organization, and careful execution. Neglecting some important details or making some mistakes that could be avoided can slow down the whole construction, cost additional …

Do you think running only helps you to lose weight? You are right and wrong at the same time. Why? There are more benefits to running in the morning than you can imagine. Running in the morning is convenient; it can improve mood and self-esteem and can …

Music can have a lot of benefits for growing kids. However, those benefits don’t come from sitting in music class and nodding along — kids have to engage with music actively . If you’re considering signing your child up for music lessons, here are 10 of …

Your child is starting speech therapy and that comes with a lot of questions — from both you and your child. As a parent, you might be wondering how soon you’ll see results. Your child might feel a bit anxious, uncertain of what he might have to do in the …

From providing tasty, healthy meals to helping their kids get better when they’re sick, parents are always on the watch, doing their best to teach their little ones how to live fulfilled, happy lives. Naturally, among other things, every parent wishes …

Children love playing. It’s just part of them. They love playing with their friends in all sorts of games. That’s why schools combine education and sports. A child who is not allowed to play outside can get sick or become a slow learner. Have you ever …

Surrounding yourself with nature is a great way to improve both your mental and physical health. There’s no shortage of benefits to spending weekends with your kids in a park, and it’s scientifically proven that spending time outside is good for you, …

San Antonio, April 4, 2019 – Officials of unique Morgan’s Wonderland theme park and Valero Energy Corp., today announced the construction of ultra-accessible™ Morgan’s Wonderland Camp, a 102-acre recreational oasis on the northern outskirts of San Antonio …

Renowned play expert Dr. Stuart Brown is committed to bringing the unrealized knowledge, practices, and benefits of play into public life. Throughout a lifelong career in medicine and play research, Dr. Brown has written and lectured about the value of …

Let's face it — children are active regardless of whether they're suiting up to play their sport of choice or running through the house. No matter what, they need a healthy diet of nutritious foods to fuel them in their heart-pumping pursuits. Here are 10 …

As I stood on the platform with my daughter Sarah, recently engaged to Zach, I had to pinch myself from the last couple of weeks of exciting news in our family. Our shoulders were touching as we spoke about the wedding planning that began yesterday with …

Gary, Indiana is geographically bigger than San Francisco. That is a fact that often flabbergasts folks. We also have an estimated 77,000-80,000 people of which roughly 62% are paying taxes. We have 6,000 abandoned structures, notorious crime stats and …

Movement is medicine but finding the time and space to get that movement in is another story! As a population, we just aren’t finding that time or place to get the exercise we need. It’s evident by the numbers that we aren’t exercising enough, if at all. …

Above and beyond these life lessons, it’s on the playground that children learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy. Landscape Structures Inc., a Delano, Minn.-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer, understands …

Swinging Kids love that sensation of flying on a swing, developing coordinated movements, and strengthening their arms, legs, and trunk. Plus, swinging: Relaxes and soothes Helps develop problem-solving skills Improves the brain’s ability to process …

This past fall, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), an organization made up of primary care pediatricians and pediatric medical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of children, presented new research at its annual conference …

It’s easy to let our children fill their spare time with things like video games or YouTube. However, having some structure to their play can be good for them and their overall development. Here are ways you can introduce your child to a hobby and see how …

You're ready for some much-needed family time this weekend, but you don't know what activity to pick. What's more, you don't know what everyone will agree on because you're accounting for plenty of different likes, dislikes and age levels. However, you do …