Play Matters

It’s summertime and that means one thing! Lots of outdoor playtime!   Even for folks with active outdoor lives, summer and the sunshine that comes with it just hits us differently. It feels easier to get outdoors, less gear to drag

By the time a child is 12, maybe 13, there becomes a social standard of what’s acceptable in terms of emotional maturity.   They are expected to be mini adults, we expect maturity, and responsibility, all without them being able

Can you predict if a child in your care is about to melt down or if they are bottling up too many emotions? Do you recognize stress or anxiety in a child? Common signs, that are often like those in

In the simplest terms, cognitive development is a person’s ability to think and to use reason. Cognitive development amongst children often varies. Even in the same age groups, you’ll see a wide range of skill and intellect.   That range

Maybe it’s just me, but I was a grown-up before I realized there was a difference between a park and playground.  I suppose it depends on where you grew up, but I mostly used the words interchangeably, sort of like

Your little one rips open a new toy for their birthday, tosses it aside and grabs the box. They climb inside and start using it as a car. Cute, right?  Your child has mastered another milestone, symbolic play.  Symbolic play

You’ve heard of laughter, and you’ve heard of yoga…but have you heard of Laughter Yoga?  With a recent rise in popularity, laughter yoga is becoming quite popular amongst adults to reduce stress and increase fun in their daily lives. Basic

We often think of learning as an indoor activity, yet outdoor environments are wonderful places to play, exercise, and learn. Outdoor spaces like parks, playgrounds, and nature trails can promote engaging learning opportunities while also promoting active play.  Open spaces,

The primary intention behind playground surfacing is for child safety. The most frequent injuries at playgrounds are from falls so proving a safe landing surface a top priority.  Keeping in line with industry standards, surfacing requires an appropriate amount of

Do you remember your favourite part of the playground at recess? The anticipation of the bell ringing would bring pure joy, only topped by perhaps the joy of an ice cream cone on a sunny day. We would rush to