How Play Benefits Adults As Well As Children
We’ve talked a lot about the many ways that play benefits children. It helps them develop better motor skills, lets them explore social skills and builds confidence. But kids aren’t the only ones who have a lot to gain from playtime. Play offers a wide…
March Madness Math and Science Activities for Kids
It’s March Madness time, which means that many Americans have basketball on the brain. But March Madness can be more than just a chance to enjoy NCAA broadcasts. This is a great opportunity to get your children interested in the science and statistics of the…
9 Things to Consider When Buying Playground Equipment
Many of us remember the cheap thrill of almost tipping over your rickety metal backyard swing set as child. The swing beam legs would pry away from the soft soil, and you’d wonder if this was the moment that would upset the entire play set. We’ve come…
10 Trampoline Exercises to Tone and Tighten
When it comes to being active and getting fit, we all wish we had a quick and easy solution. With our busy schedules these days, it’s not only hard to find the time to hit the gym, but it’s also hard to find a routine…
Officer Responds to Basketball Complaint with Ultimate Backup
On January 15th, the Gainesville, Florida police department received a noise complaint from angry neighbors who had a group of teenagers loudly shooting hoops on a portable basketball goal. What GPD did next may surprise you. Police Pick Up Game Rather than ask the noisy…
Top 10 Benefits of Trampolines
How do I love trampolines? Let me count the ways. Our friends at Springfree Trampoline have come up with the top ten ways that trampolines can benefit your life. 1. Trampolining is the most effective form of exercise According to NASA, rebound exercise such as…
Basketball therapy for children with autism
How autism affects children Falling on a broad spectrum, Autism is a developmental disorder with many forms and a wide variation of symptoms. Autism can affect many areas of a child’s life, including social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, behaviors and interests. With some…
What’s so great about swinging?
Whether at the playground, park or in the safety of one’s own backyard, the steady metronome-like squeak of the swings is a sure sound of childhood contentment. Swings can be both relaxing and exciting for children, creating an inspiring sensation of flying or a thrilling…
Play Outside Year-Round with Springfree Trampolines
Baby it’s cold outside! Or at least it’s getting colder outside. And when the temperature drops it becomes more challenging to get the kids outside. But the cold weather doesn’t have to stop them from having some outdoor fun. Springfree Trampoline is dedicated to ensuring that kids…
Why Playing Outside In Winter Is Important
When it’s dark outside by the time you get home from work and temperatures begin to drop, our natural inclination is to go into hibernation mode. Camping out on the couch can quickly become a bad habit for the whole family during the winter months….