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Play Isn’t Just for Kids: The Importance of Play for Adults
As we get older, we stop prioritizing play in favor of work. But all work and no play is detrimental to our well-being, both physical and mental. Incorporating play into our lives isn’t a luxury, but a necessity to maintain good health, improve relationships — personal and professional — and boost productivity. Like many things […]

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 […]

The Importance of Playgrounds for Developing Children
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 freely playing outside. Video games and TV, after-school activities […]

Holiday Event Ideas for Your Local Playground
At this time of year, community playgrounds and public playgrounds in spots like local parks make great holiday event venues. If you’re looking for community event ideas to raise money, celebrate the season, and bring your community together, a playground is the perfect site. Go ahead and incorporate one of these holiday ideas for a […]

Benefits of Swinging
Physical Benefits of Swinging Cognitive Benefits of Swinging How Swinging Benefits Children with Special Needs Swings for Children with Special Needs 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 […]

The Importance of Outdoor Play for Early Learners
Why Outdoor Play in the Early Years Matters The Benefits of Outdoor Play Encouraging Outdoor Play Contact Little Tikes Commercial to Learn About Our High-Quality Playground Equipment 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 […]