Keys for Developing Healthy Habits for Overweight Kids
March 21, 2019Keys for Developing Healthy Habits for Overweight Kids How Can I Tell If My Child’s Habits Are Healthy? How Do I Help My Child Develop Healthy Habits? How to Talk to Your Child About Losing Weight The Importance of Exercise for Children How Can Playsets Encourage Healthy Habits? Give Them the Tools In […]
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Why Kids Need After-School Activities
December 18, 2017Why Kids Need After-School Activities After-school activities are essential for child development. While children get lots of intellectual, social, emotional and mental stimulation at school, learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. Engaging after-school activities can ensure children continue to learn and keep developing in a healthy manner, helping them get further ahead and […]
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Active Indoor Snow Day Activities
December 3, 2017Active Indoor Snow Day Activities Winter activities for kids help children stay active and engaged, even when the weather isn’t great outside. Whether it’s snowing, sleeting, storming or just too cold for play, you should have several indoor activities for kids on hand. Indoor play can still encourage exercise and social development while allowing kids […]
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DIY Playground Transformations
November 19, 2017DIY Playground Transformations DIY playground decor is a great way to transform your playground while getting kids involved in the transformation and decoration process. A few children’s activities you can do together to make your playground more unique include the following. Decorating Cardboard Boxes Make them look like castles, pirate ships or other themes. With […]
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Rules for Playground Etiquette
October 19, 2017Rules for Playground Etiquette Now that children are back to school and spending time on the playground at recess, it’s a great time to review playground manners. When children get together on the playground, conflict can happen. A few basics of playground etiquette to go over include the following: Taking Turns at Recess It can […]
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How to Make Your Backyard the Go-To Place for Fun
September 18, 2017How to Make Your Backyard the Go-To Place for Fun If you have a backyard, you may want your children playing there. After all, it’s much easier if your children and their friends play in your yard rather than in an unsupervised park or public area. You may also feel more comfortable knowing you’re buying […]
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10 Screen-Free Activities to Keep Your Kids Active
September 1, 201710 Screen-Free Activities to Keep Your Kids Active If you want to promote active children and outdoor activities, there are several screen-free activities you can offer your kids. Here are ten possibilities to get you started. 1. Outdoor Play Set up a playground outside and your children will be able to spend time sliding, swinging, […]
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Three Driveway Basketball Drills to Stay Sharp Over the Summer
August 17, 20173 Driveway Basketball Drills to Stay Sharp Over the Summer Basketball drills help athletes stay agile and sharp. Drills can also help athletes stay in shape and even build on their skills so they can have a better season next time. Whether you have kids trying out for school teams or family members who live […]
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How to Create a Safe Outdoor Environment for Your Children
July 20, 2017How to Create a Safe Outdoor Environment for Your Children Creating a safe outdoor environment for your kids is a top priority as a parent. There are several things you can do to ensure your yard outdoor play area is as safe as possible: Buy Quality Playground Equipment Playsets, trampolines, basketball hoops and other equipment […]
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The Importance of Hydration in a Healthy Child’s Life
July 7, 2017The Importance of Hydration in a Healthy Child’s Life In the summer heat, dehydration is a concern for parents of small children. Dehydration simply means that a person’s body is not getting enough fluids and is losing fluids more rapidly than they can renew them. Although all ages are susceptible to dehydration, small children and […]
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