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Exercise That Feels Like Play: Raising Healthy Children in 2020
Childhood television personality Fred Rogers is often quoted for saying, “For children, play is serious learning.” Although Mr. Rogers wasn’t the first — or the last — to make this observation, his words sum up what teachers, psychologists, and scientists have known for a long time: Play is the best way to encourage children to […]
Cleaning Little Tikes Commercial Equipment to Remove COVID-19
Please use the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for disinfection to remove COVID-19 from your Little Tikes Commercial equipment. CDC recommends using diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, or most common EPA-registered household disinfectants. Household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses, when properly diluted. To dilute, please follow these […]
Our Company’s Response to the Coronavirus / COVID-19 Pandemic
To Our Partners, Our hearts go out to anyone in your community and around the globe affected by the coronavirus. Like you, we are monitoring global events closely and taking all prudent steps to ensure the health of our workforce and the continuity of our supply chain. Our partnership with you is of paramount importance […]
Benefits of Swinging
When you’re a child, there is no greater feeling in the world than flying through the air on a swing. The breeze against your face and the thrill of being airborne are a cherished part of childhood in many parts of the world. But this beloved playground staple is also beneficial to your child’s health […]
The Importance of Outdoor Play for Early Learners
Most adults remember their school recess times with fondness. These opportunities to leave the constraints of the classroom behind and set out for another playground adventure are memories you cherish forever. However, today’s children are overwhelmed with an abundance of activities and few opportunities to enjoy playgrounds with other children. Video games and TV, after-school […]
Play Places for Adults and Children
These days, not all play spaces are solely for kids. Parks and playgrounds offer more than just the swings and seesaws of yesterday. Today, you’ll find sturdy playground equipment that’s designed for comfort and durability. Outside the playground, you’re likely to find exercise equipment that’s suitable for adults. These spaces are called multigenerational recreational spaces. They appeal to both […]
Inspecting a Playground After Severe Weather
With six hurricanes making landfall, 2020 had the second-highest number of hurricanes in the United States since 2000. Hurricane Ida caused massive damage in 2021, becoming the second-costliest hurricane in the U.S. When hurricanes and storms strike, they can leave devastation in their wake. Unfortunately, property damage from hurricanes and flooding isn’t limited to homes […]
9 Must-Haves for Your Playground Pack
When kids get antsy from being indoors all day at school or on a holiday break, opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy some physical activity are a must. Playgrounds are the perfect venue, changing the moods of cooped-up little ones from cranky to happy in no time at all. However, all too often, fun outings to the […]
Jake’s Field of Dreams
Jake’s Field of Dreams playground honors the life of Jake Vollmer. Jake was like so many other little boys who dreamed of growing up playing sports. However, at an early age, he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The disease weakened his muscles but not his spirit. Knowing he would never play like his sports […]