Tag: playground safety
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To the Older Kids Racing Through the Playground
Get Pregnant Fast At first, I was taken aback when you showed up. You flung your bikes onto the sidewalk and sprinted towards the playground. Fantastic. I had brought my 2-year-old and 4-year-old to enjoy some time at the park, which is clearly designed for younger children. You, on the other hand, are practically teenagers.…
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Study Reveals Cell Phones Aren’t the Main Distraction in Parks: Can We Ease Up?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you know the drill. If you hover too closely over your child at the playground, you’re labeled a “helicopter parent.” Yet, if you pull out your cell phone while they’re scaling the jungle gym, you’re suddenly criticized for not being present and not ensuring their safety. It feels like…
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of the Playground Monsters, Even If They’re Your Own
Get Pregnant Fast I remember my former self quite vividly. The way I would glance at those exuberant kids, seemingly out of control, and question why their parents hadn’t instilled better manners in them. I’d shoot them a disapproving look and might even chime in with a passive-aggressive, “That’s right, sweetie, we go up the…
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Mom Warns Other Families After Daughter’s Playground Scare
Get Pregnant Fast An Australian mother is sharing a chilling story to warn fellow parents about a potential hazard related to children’s clothing. This cautionary tale revolves around her daughter’s alarming injury on the playground, triggered by a common accessory that many kids own: a sun hat. While many children’s sun hats are designed with…
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Stop Romanticizing Playgrounds of the Past – Modern Safety is Key
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a lot of nostalgia around the thrill of old-school playgrounds, but let’s face it: today’s playgrounds prioritize safety for good reason. As parents, we want our children to experience fun, but safety is always at the forefront of our minds. Gone are the days when playgrounds were designed without a second…