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Did you know today's kids only spend an average of 30 minutes a day outside? Did you also know those same kids average seven hours in front of electronics, such as television, tablets, the computer and phones on a daily basis? There's […]

What is a field day? A field day is a fun-filled, springtime event held in many schools across the country. A field day gives kids the chance to celebrate the school year coming to an end, show some class pride and spend a day being […]

Playgrounds of all shapes and sizes offer kids the opportunity to the opportunity to play. The bright colors and stimulating configurations of a great playground can engage kids in ways they don't experience anywhere else, giving them a […]

Create a space for community members to congregate safely by adding a park. By providing a safe place for kids to play and parents to bring their little ones, cities can enjoy more beautiful areas surrounding the parks. Residents get a […]

When rain pounds at the windows or a snowy freeze descends on the school, many teachers brace themselves for indoor recess. Outdoor recess is beneficial for both students' well-being and their classroom behavior. They can swing, slide, […]

Parks are critical to a community's spirit. Without public parks, there’d be little social interaction, with no play space for kids and no enjoyable outdoor resting space for adults. From splash parks to dog parks to playgrounds, these […]

Is your neighborhood, school, park or community organization looking for an innovative, exciting way to attract more attention, become a better environment for kids and offer a place to promote learning, development and physical activity? […]

The world of today looks far different than that of our grandparents' day and age. Technology is dominating our kids' lives, from TVs to tablets, and childhood obesity has become an epidemic. It's more important than ever for our kids to […]

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 15,000 people—males and females equally, from all races and ethnicities. PWS is a life-threatening medical disorder caused by loss of active genetic […]

Are you designing a new playground for your school? Did you know that 15% of children aged 6-19 have some hearing loss? In honor of Better Hearing Month, we've put together 10 playground design tips to help hard-of-hearing and deaf […]