National Playground Safety Week 2022
April 14, 2022National Playground Safety Week 2022 Did you know that April 25-29th is National Playground Safety Week?! Playground safety is important every week of the year, but this week we want to take time to remind everyone of important things you can do to keep all children safe while playing on playgrounds all year long. […]
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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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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 Encourage Imagination in Outdoor Play
June 27, 2017How to Encourage Imagination in Outdoor Play Outdoor play on its own is great for child development. It creates curiosity about the natural world, encourages children to play with all their senses, lets kids appreciate the environment and can encourage physical exercise. When combined with imagination play, however, outdoor play becomes even better for child […]
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How to Stay Active on Vacation
June 22, 2017How to Stay Active on Vacation Do your ideas for family vacation involve lounging by the pool or curling up with a good book? Sometimes, when we think of family vacation activities, we’re not thinking of exercise because we’re so focused on relaxing. While you want to relax on your vacation, it’s also important to […]
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How to Keep Kids Active During the Summer
May 25, 2017How to Keep Kids Active During the Summer The last school bell just rang. Your kids are home for summer. Encourage them to stay active and outdoors instead of staying inside in front of a screen. Use the following activities to keep the whole family active and outdoors! Spring sports Many communities have spring sport […]
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Why Participating in Sports at a Young Age Is Beneficial
May 18, 2017Why Participating in Sports at a Young Age Is Beneficial Even very young children can take part in youth sports. The exact age a child starts taking part in sports varies, and depends on child development and other factors. No matter how old your child is, though, there are many benefits to signing up your […]
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Healthy Habit New Year Resolutions to Make With Your Children
February 16, 2017Healthy Habit New Year Resolutions to Make With Your Children It’s the time of year when many of us make New Year’s resolutions. If you have children, making resolutions together is a great way to make positive changes. New Year’s resolutions are also a wonderful opportunity to teach children about a healthy lifestyle and emphasize […]
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Unique Games to Play on Your Trampoline
June 8, 2017Unique Games to Play on Your Trampoline Trampolines are a great way to get kids to stay active and healthy while having fun. Trampolines offer a great workout while being gentle on the joints. To keep interest high and to ensure your children stay active and fit, try these trampoline games: Hot Potato The goal […]
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