The Importance Of Letting Children Play
Author: Austin Stanfel
All children should be allowed to play freely. However, there are many reasons why parents are reluctant to allow their children to play. We’ll examine and discuss each of these issues, to convince you that playing in a safe environment is essential for your child’s development. The world has become more focused on academic results and standardized testing. For this reason, some parents would rather have their children learning skills like reading and
How Playgrounds Can Help Teach The Importance Of Recycling
Author: Austin Stanfel
Many parents agree that they want to encourage their children to have some environmental awareness. One of the best ways to do this is by showing the importance of recycling. A great way to teach this concept is by taking them to playgrounds. Let’s take a closer look at how to use playgrounds to start this important discussion. We’ll also look at how you can keep teaching these lessons at home. Children can
Playground Safety: The Importance of Trained Supervisors
Author: Austin Stanfel
There’s no denying the importance of playgrounds in the lives of children. Not only can playing in a playground help them to get enough exercise and stay physically healthy, but it can also help to increase their overall development. Additionally, it increases their social skills via interaction with other children in their age group. That being said, there is a distressingly prevalent issue in modern-day playgrounds: a lack of sufficient supervision. In fact,
The Importance Of Letting Kids Play In The Dirt
Author: Austin Stanfel
Music is for Everyone
Author: Austin Stanfel
When most people think of children playing instruments, they imagine them crowded in an indoor space, maybe with the square dampeners nailed to the walls. Now more than ever, that does not have to be the case. Quality and affordable instruments built for use outdoors are becoming the best option for educators and other community leaders who want to bring accessible, family-oriented music to their shared spaces. Parks, playgrounds, and other
How to Give Your Children Room to Grow
Author: Austin Stanfel
Many parents tend to smother their children, especially new parents. You try to shield them from the ‘cruel world’ and don’t realize that you are doing more harm than good. At times, being there for your children is best, but at other times, taking a more hands-off approach is more optimal. The goal is to nurture your children into independent adults—individuals that are more than capable of standing on their own two