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It seems like a rite of passage when it comes to children jumping on their beds. It’s something they seem to impulsively do from the moment they can stand, without being taught or shown what to do by their parents or guardians, although they may see how …

Research has found that 6.8% of children have some kind of social anxiety. This can affect how they play in the playground, as well as how they interact with other children. Helping your child to play with confidence isn’t simply a case of throwing them …

Playing plenty of math games with your toddler not only gives you a fun bonding activity but will set them up for life with a curious and inquisitive way of thinking.  Math might not even be on your radar for your two or three-year-old toddler, but there …

Architecture is an opportunity; a chance to explore the edges of possibility by pushing beyond the boundaries of before. Today, through a combination of inquisitive talent, careful craftsmanship, and the nearly unlimited capacity of an innovative building …

Adults often tell kids to enjoy their youth while they can, and so they should. Being young comes with the beauty of being able to talk to imaginary friends without needing to be administered somewhere, cooking with mud from the backyard when too short to …

Happy summer! Whether your children are heading to camp or if you’re a camp counselor, you will need to know the best games to play that will keep all the campers entertained and having fun. Let’s make this summer memorable for each camper by looking at …

From fine and gross motor skills to building strength and endurance, one can be easily inundated with research backing the physical benefits of play. In fact, I’m not sure you would be able to find anyone who disagrees that play is not an important aspect …

Bringing an escape room concept inside the foregrounds of your house can be a unique and entertaining way to spend your days. Make sure that you have the trickiest of puzzles and the most mind-raking of riddles, to make your game yet more fun! Let's look …

If the kids are already bored on summer vacation, put them to work! There are plenty of group projects you can work on together that will turn the space out back into a fun zone with minimal investment in time and materials. Keep summer vacation exciting …

Hello, Playground Professionals, this information is just what you have been waiting for! Grab a pen and notebook and take notes or better yet get out your smartphone and put this information in your phone. Let's Play Outside On June 30, 2021, our …

Autism in children is often defined as a disability. However, an autistic child is not missing any element, nor do they lack any ability. The Autistic child is abundant in the traits that make humans unique, to a point where these qualities are …

Social media has changed the way people communicate with their friends and family. It can penetrate almost every aspect of a young person’s life. Marketing companies and scholars alike have done plenty of research on the impact of social media on society, …

When the heat rises, the pool calls—but despite all the cool, fun times you can have there, there’s also the possibility of danger, especially for certain people and critters who can’t look out for themselves. Make sure the poolside is safe for all by …

If letting your kids roam in an online virtual world makes you cringe, then it's time to apply some parental control over the activities of your kids online and make sure they only play games with a G-rating.  Right from a tender age, kids have welcomed …

Some parents are considering the option of homeschooling their children as the pandemic has pushed them with the scenario. For others, maybe they’ve always planned to homeschool their children, so they can always be there to guide them. Either way, …

You can turn your lawn into a fun playground without destroying it! All you have to do is follow these 6 tips listed below to build your little ones a new safe and exciting place to play.  Let's dive in! Pick A Spot  First, decide where you want your …

For many parents in America it’s almost too easy to reach for candy, cookies, or soda to reward children’s good behavior, stop them screaming, or just make them smile. Experts are constantly warning us about the dangers of sugar, but is it really all that …

From Queen Elizabeth and her pack of Corgis to Dorothy and her faithful sidekick Toto, humans have relied on the company of canines for hundreds of years.  Growing up with a dog by your side often enhances your childhood in a way that is unimaginable to …

It's a common misconception that children aren't concerned or don't have opinions when it comes to pressing issues such as the environment. However, a study has shown that Generation Alpha, or kids born after 2010, is very much concerned about the current …

Being the most relaxing and beautiful spots in large cities, these parks are proof of how painstaking landscape design and architecture are and what miracles can come out of this magical specialization. In fact, there is a lot about the field that people …

For instance, favorite balls get snatched, bigger dogs can be too rough with smaller dogs, dogs jumping on strangers, gangs of dogs pick on loners...the list goes on. But again, it does not have to be that way. If every pet owner took accountability for …