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Are Playgrounds Becoming Too Safe?

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 20th 2011 3:30PM

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Did you survive a childhood filled with seesaws, jungle gyms and -- God forbid -- slides?
If so, then count yourself lucky. Those things are death traps. That's why officials in New York City -- that notoriously safe ...Have nervous Nellies removed the fun from playgrounds while trying to remove the danger?
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Amazing Mom: Amy Barzach

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted May 9th 2010 2:00PM

When baby Jonathan died of spinal muscular atrophy, his mom Amy Barzach devoted her life to creating playgrounds for kids with disabilities. Credit: Courtesy of Amy Barzach
Amazing Mom: Amy Barzach, founder of Boundless Playgrounds, a nonprofit ...
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The Benefits of Playground Exercise for Kids

by Reggie Reyes, Posted Jan 20th 2010 12:00PM

Fitness training can be broken down into components such as strength, power, muscular endurance, aerobic fitness, balance and flexibility. The traditional approach to training is to complete separate programs that focus on each of these, ...
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Google's Street View puts children in danger?

by Sandy Maple, Posted Oct 12th 2008 12:00PM

Thanks to Google's Street View, anyone with an Internet connection can virtually tour the streets of cities across the United States. The tool allows you to see 360° images of neighborhoods just as if you were driving down that very street. It's ...
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Kid comebacks

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted Feb 25th 2008 11:03AM

There are four years between my younger brother and I, and we had some doozy battles in our childhood. Mostly, he wanted to hang with my friends, and mostly, we wanted nothing to do with him. This led to a variety of '80's insults, including but not ...
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Image of the Day: Looking up!

by Heather Craven, Posted Nov 15th 2007 5:00PM

Something we all learn as parents is the need to slow down and consider life from a different perspective, one much closer to the ground. This picture is a slight exaggeration of how it must feel to always be looking up, but it gives the idea of it. ...
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Image of the Day: Dreams and clouds

by Heather Craven, Posted Jun 24th 2007 4:00PM

Some of the essential elements that make the perfect summer afternoon are caught in this beautiful Image of the Day sent to us by Emily (RWB). An exhilerating run through the park, a slight breeze in the air, a few puffy clouds framed against a crisp ...
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Frank Gehry designs NYC playground

by Jonathon Morgan, Posted Jun 7th 2007 1:01PM

Frank Gehry, the absurdly-famous architect that snobbish people everywhere love to hate, is taking on a new challenge. After designing the Guggenheim Museum in Spain, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A., and his internationally renowned private home ...
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ParentDish feature: All in the House, when the young ones start shaving

by Heather Craven, Posted May 21st 2007 10:00AM

We are a furry bunch in our family. All three of my children were born with full heads of hair. The men in my family lean towards the hairy back side of things. On the female side we have the hairy leg issue with which to contend. This is not a big ...
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How do you make friends with parents?

by Jonathon Morgan, Posted Apr 27th 2007 11:31AM

A weird thing happened yesterday at the park. Another parent spoke to me. On purpose. With the intention of making friends. Just by writing that I feel like an elementary school child -- as if I'm 5 and still learning how to socialize with other ...
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Kids these days

by Kristin Darguzas, Posted Dec 18th 2006 9:05AM

I wonder if it's an inevitable component of the human condition: you get to a certain age and remember back with wistful fondness the glowy perfection of the decade of your youth. My best friend (she is also Nolan's daycare provider)and I went out ...
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The plight of the overweight child

by Heather Craven, Posted Jul 20th 2006 12:00PM

Like most of you, I take my children, including my infant, to the playground as often as possible. While watching your children, you can't help but observe the other children they play with. Lately, I've began to think about the children, sometimes ...
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Playground safety: choosing the right equipment for your child's age

by Stefania Butler, Posted Apr 7th 2006 10:32AM

The April issue of Parents magazine has a great blurb on playground safety. Making sure your child is playing on age-appropriate equipment will not only ensure a fun time, but also can reduce injuries. I love my local toddler park because it doesn't ...
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