Freeing up time for play In some areas across the country, school is already in session. For others, the start of the 2012-2013 school year is just around the corner. As lazy afternoons spent at … Read More
The Benefits of Physical Play Physical play constitutes activities where a child swings, spins, jumps and climbs. Most people know this type of play is important for children because it makes them physically fit and keeps …. Read More
Men’s health week reminds us to stay active this Father’s Day This week is Men’s Health Week (MHW), which is celebrated annually during the week preceding (and including) Father’s Day. MHW honors the importance of men’s health and wellness and was … Read More
In defense of the fence The Inclusive Play Design Guide (IPDG) recommends that when building an inclusive playground a perimeter boundary needs to be created around the entire play space with only one or two … Read More
Retired NFL player Andy Russell stops by Playworld Systems Last week former Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker Andy Russell visited Playworld Systems’ headquarters to discuss the importance of economic education and fueling economic growth throughout Pennsylvania. The event at Playworld Systems … Read More
Laying out your playground for children with autism When designing an inclusive playground the layout of the space is crucial, particularly when part of the goal is to ensure children with autism can also find enjoyment. Many children … Read More
Planning for inclusive play Building a great inclusive playground requires dreaming, planning and believing from numerous people. For anyone interested in creating an inclusive play space, the first step is to pull together all … Read More
April is Autism Awareness Month The Autism Society has celebrated National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s in order to create an increased understanding of autism, a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social … Read More
Casual for a Cause On Friday, April 13, Playworld Systems’ employees had the opportunity to go “Casual for a Cause,” and support Autism Speaks, an advocacy group dedicated to funding research into the causes, … Read More
The Value of Play At the end of February, the US Play Coalition hosted its annual Value of Play Conference. Unlike other conferences where you typically have people from the same field discussing various … Read More
One nation, overweight Recently, the Kansas City Star reported on Cali Ann Denham, an individual who has the cholesterol, high blood pressure and triglycerides of a middle-aged woman. The problem is that Cali … Read More
Rethinking Ways to Get Kids Active September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Obesity is one of the most significant public health problems confronting society today. One in three American children is overweight or obese. … Read More
Are parks important places? Last week, Barbara Tulipane, CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association, said in an email: “Parks are often the first to be cut when state and local politicians are … Read More
Risk vs. Reward Every year it seems more and more safety measures are imposed to ensure our children are safe. In fact, the belief that kids will glide through childhood unscathed is becoming … Read More
