Taking your workout outside Warmer weather means more time spent outside. So why not trade the gym for a fresh-air fitness system? Playworld Systems’ ENERGI is an outdoor, total body fitness system designed for … Read More
Assessing a Playground Assessing a playground to determine if it is inclusive takes a bit of visionary thinking. When I’m on the playground I imagine all the various groups that need to benefit … Read More
Designing from a mother’s perspective I’ve worked as an industrial designer for Playworld Systems for 12 years. I moved to central Pennsylvania with my husband before we had children; and now we are the proud … Read More
Balancing act Balance is a critical skill that helps us walk and run. It is the sustaining control of the body when using both sides simultaneously, individually, or alternately. Balance is necessary … Read More
Make time for exercise this Easter From peanut butter filled eggs and jellybeans to chocolate rabbits and chick-shaped marshmallows encased in brightly colored sugar, the Easter holiday is a time for both children and adults to … Read More
Removing the R-word from our vocabulary It is time we Spread the Word to End the Word™ and build awareness for society to stop and think about its use of the R-word (retard). Most people don’t … Read More
Inclusive play product focus: Cozy Cocoon Imagine you are at a loud and crowded party. You are being pressed and jostled as people dance around you or push past to grab a drink or food. All … Read More
Building a lasting legacy of play in honor of Wayne Anderson Last week I joined 300 volunteers from Playworld Systems, Arizonans for Children (AFC), organizers from KaBOOM!, and residents of the Mesa community to build a cutting-edge playground that will benefit … Read More
Winterizing kids for outdoor play With much of the U.S. currently experiencing severely cold temperatures, many families, school administrators and childcare providers are limiting kids’ outdoor activity. During extreme weather conditions, it’s a good idea … Read More
Site Amenities Can Enhance the Playground Experience for Everyone How many times have you brought your child to the playground and found the only place to sit was on an uncomfortable bench placed directly in the sun with poor … Read More
Focus on phys ed The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recently released the 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the … Read More
Service dog Kwincy – my daughter’s best friend I’m a mom of three children and my oldest daughter, Leah, has spina bifida. Five years ago, right around Thanksgiving, we got a service dog for Leah. Every day I’m … Read More
Playground surprise for Detroit boy Can you imagine giving a child a full-size playground for their birthday and witnessing the joy and satisfaction associated with such a gift? Recently, I had the opportunity to do … Read More
Sensory play Great playgrounds include sensory play activities in addition to physical play. For a young child, their sensory system is developing along with their physical development. According to EduGuide, a nonprofit … Read More
