A parent's guide to playground safety 11 Articles

by Words of Art

A trip to the playground is often just what the doctor ordered. It gets you and your kids out of the house and into the fresh air and sunshine and is usually just plain fun! Here are a few safety tips to make sure your n...read more

by Rachel Mcclain

Keeping your kids safe is usually your number one priority as a parent. You're vigilant when it comes to selecting a child care provider, to dosing their medication and to keeping up on all the current toy recalls. Paying ...read more

by Josephine Polifroni

Playgrounds offer a variety of advantages for parents with young kids. They are the perfect place for meeting new people, having play dates and birthday parties. There is, however, a potential for children to injure them...read more

by Marlene Thomson

It is a beautiful summer day, and you are about to head off to the playground for some family fun. This is a wonderful way to spend time with your children. Lots of excercise and oppertunities to have interaction with ot...read more

by Acton Bailey

What is the most important thing to a mother? Her child's safety. Here's a quick guide to how to keep your children safe on the playground. WHEN TO WATCH: 1. WHEN YOUR CHILD MEETS A "FRIEND" Some children bully other...read more

by Nicole Williams

Ten Tips To Playground Safety 1. No sandals on the playground. Anything other than sneakers are really not the safest attire for playing on a playground. 2. Before entering the playground, make sure all shoes are ti...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

No parent wants to think of life without his or her child. They don't want their child to get injured. They want to know that their children will always be safe. Dangers seem to lurk around the least likely corner. We oft...read more

by Jen Carmont

We have all been to the park and seen children playing without adult supervision. There's the child that keeps pushing your child while trying to go down the slide, or there's the quiet child, the one that wonders away wit...read more

by Tracey L. Howard

Each year more than 200,000 kids are treated in U.S. emergency rooms for playground related injuries. Using simple precautions, parents can help prevent many of these playground injuries. The precautions include providing ...read more

by W Thomas Payne

You're spending a sunny summer day in the park with your children, and make a stop at the playground so the kids can burn off some energy, and you can watch them playing in a safe environment. But is it safe at the playg...read more

by Sarah Stephenson

It's nearly here, time to put away those scarves and hats. Time to stop worrying about frost bite and cabin fever. The joyous times of outdoor play are right around the corner. Myself, like most parents, look forward to h...read more