Use Your Swing Set to Get a Vitamin D Boost

April 30th, 2012 by Martha

With summer right around the corner, this is the season many people will spend the most time outdoors. And with summer comes lots of sunscreen, hats, and general covering up of the skin. But hold off … read more »

Teach Counting on the Swing Set

April 23rd, 2012 by Martha

I’m a big believer in teaching lessons while we’re out in the big world—and your backyard can be a great school. One of the ways I introduced counting higher numbers when my daughter was very young was … read more »

Kids Need More Outdoor Play Time with Parents

April 18th, 2012 by Martha

A new study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine shows that preschool-aged children are simply not getting enough play time outside. The main culprit is not enough parental involvement in outdoor activities, especially for … read more »

Swing Sets Help Kids Cope With Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

April 11th, 2012 by Martha

Swing sets are a great purchase if you have a child with sensory processing disorder, also known as sensory integration dysfunction. The child who has sensory processing disorder, commonly known as SPD, will often use the … read more »