Nothing's quite as fun as the playground. Especially modern playgrounds. When I was a kid, we had steps, a ladder, a jungle gym and a shiny metal slide that was too hot to use from June through ...

The California Department of Public Health made a quiet announcement late Monday night that could be a welcoming relief for families all over the state looking for outdoor activities amid the ...

For kids with disabilities, a simple activity like going down a slide can be a challenge. An NPR crowdsourcing project maps inclusive playgrounds — fun and safe for all — across the country.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Sunshine Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. At Cotton Tree Park yesterday, parents watched their kids climb, slide, dig and swing themselves ...

There are still rules to follow, and it's really important for parents to mind them. Children are learning how to play and interact with others , and what they do at the playground can impact ...

Overprotective parents may be putting their children at risk of injury. April 27, 2012— -- For parents who hover, a playground can look like a very dangerous place for their kids. But medical ...

Play teaches children how to make friends, make rules and navigate relationships. But for kids whose disabilities keep them from using playgrounds, those opportunities can be lost.

Playground Rules--For Parents. ... Don’t bring your 12-year-old to a playground designed for kids still in diapers. You’ll terrify the little ones and alienate their parents.