It’s never obvious how many dangerous hazards fill our everyday environment until we have children. Once they really start to run and play outside, painful bumps, cuts, bruises and worse become a fact of life. To avoid that, some parents encourage their children to stay indoors and pursue “safe” low-energy activities, but that’s not a great solution. Outdoor play is...
Installing a swing in your backyard might sound like a simple task, but there’s a lot that could go wrong. Take a look at our quick guide to installing a swing to make sure that yours is safe and reliable for many years to come. Choose and Inspect Your Tree Not every kind of tree is going to be...
Children with autism spectrum disorder often have difficulty learning to interact with their environment. Their atypical sensitivities to different types of sensory stimuli can lead them to seek out certain sensations, while avoiding others that cause them discomfort. Parents understandably don’t want their kids to feel overwhelmed, and often keep their young kids in a controlled environment to help keep...