Why are kids' playgrounds padded?

The end of summer means cooler temperatures, shorter days, and of course back to school! While back to school conjures up images of backpacks and school supplies to our kids, it means fun with friends on the school playground! read more

In her experience, there are fewer injuries on Adventure Playgrounds than at standard U.S. playgrounds. At Kolle 37, an Adventure Playground in Berlin where kids can build their own three-story forts with wood and nails, two children have broken bones and a couple have stepped on nails over the course of five years. read more

Rules that are intended to keep older children that don’t meet the requirements from injuring younger kids. I think #1 is obvious, but let’s chat a bit about #2. I’m not sure where you’re from, but my experience as a parent has been that the behavior of kids on a playground towards younger kids varies widely. read more