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Everything you need to learn about life is learned on the playground. Studies and recent research have proven that not only does recess increase children’s fitness, but it also  promotes social and emotional growth  as well as academic performance. On the …

Among my favorite childhood memories are collecting spiders and beetles in a mesh bug “house,” marveling at the paper-thin bark of birch trees, and building forts of snow and sticks. That was in the 1980s. With the rise of digital entertainment and …

Do you have an inflatable rental business and don’t know where to store your units? Are you a new startup operating out of your own home? It is important to take some precautions when choosing a storage location. Let’s go over some tips that will help you …

The US Play Coalition is now accepting proposals for Educational Sessions, Poster Presentations and the Play Research Symposium at the 2018 Conference on the Value of Play: The Many Faces of Play.  The conference will be held April 8-11, 2018, at Clemson …

The unrelenting fundraising efforts of the citizens of Cheyenne, Wyoming paid off big with a beautiful all-inclusive playground designed to be enjoyed by play enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. The official opening of Cahill Park Friendship Playground …

Creating a Safe Forest As Melissa Pellicci built a career by helping others achieve their goals and overcome physical barriers, the spiritual and life coach and yoga therapist did not see herself becoming a children’s book writer. Nor did she envision …

DJ Post - Turn the disc, keep turning! This generates energy. Put your phone on loudspeaker and put it in the designated area, under the protective hood. The DJ Post amplifies the sound from your smartphone! No Bluetooth or cables needed! The built-in …

For well over 40 years, the fields of play in our nation’s parks have remained stagnant and stifling and barren. The same old same old baseball, football, soccer, rugby, tennis! Rigid, stale, hardened, and unoriginal. A profession at a standstill. …

On September 8, 2004, international playground safety consultant Monty L. Christiansen (today retired Professor Emeritus, Penn State University), presented the keynote address to the Japan Playground Facilities Association (JPFA) National Playground …

Remember your childhood. If you climbed the trees, scrambled along large boulders, ran along the roof of the garage, built houses on the trees and built snow fortresses, rolled down from the green hill and built a shelter, then you surely know and …

Several years of relative stability in the California economy have shed a light on the results from years of economic turmoil in the State. Unfortunately, despite a more stable economy, the level of devastation to local jurisdictions can be seen in …

What do you play in your community? If you are a child you may play a sport, take lessons in martial arts, play an instrument or all of the above. Maybe you are a super senior and you play table tennis or board games are your thing. You could be any age …

New friends, new shoes, new jeans, new tablet, new teachers. Back to school is always a busy time for children and parents alike.  As children take their seats in classrooms across the country to embark on a new school year journey, one thing that …

If you love twists and turns, you can’t do much better than The Scramble. This amazing, four-story vertical adventure with its one-of-a-kind spiral slide just opened June 7th at Minnesota Children’s Museum in St. Paul. Yet, there’s also a thrilling, …

For decades, schools all around the country have taken field trips to museums, parks, and local venues, using the opportunity to expand education outside the classroom and open new horizons for students from all walks of life. Field trips contribute to …

That sheer joy that is characteristically felt by children and their adult companions alike on play-sets during celebrated outdoor time remains timeless, but not priceless. Concerns over safety and the possibility of injury abound, often unfairly …

When it’s time for an upgrade, choosing the perfect bike can get confusing for some of you. But that doesn’t mean you pick the first bike you find, especially when it’s your first bike. Looking for professional bikes with a solid design and additional …

"Appropriate design recognizes that a child with a disability is a child with abilities!" Play is very much a social process and the opportunity to be included should be available to every child. Often, planning efforts related to mobility impairments …

It’s almost time for your kiddos to head back to school. And, while they’re busy enjoying the last few weeks of summer camp, late nights and sleepovers, you’re already wondering what you’ll need to buy for the impending academic year. One thing that’s …

Bentley’s Playground Phase 2 officially opened Saturday, June 24, 2017. The universally accessible play area at Keokuk, Iowa’s Tolmie Park was dedicated before a crowd of volunteers, donors and local families. Bentley and several other children lined up …