playground signs and labels

Every time I turn around, this subject rears its pretty/ugly head. That’s right, signs and labels can be “pretty” and “ugly.” Let me explain. The…

In the world of play, accidents happen. Children riding bikes run into parked cars, they jam their toes while playing kickball and, occasionally, kids can…

Last summer, in this space, I talked about how every playground has its own story (Playground, Summer 2011, page 6). Since then, I’ve been to or seen…

Spring is a great time to visit the playground. Parents or caregivers should take this quiz about playground safety before heading out the door! 1:) You should…