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Swings, Slides, and Sand Oh My! Swings Slides & Sand W E B S I T E F A C E B O O K T W I T T E R

Swings, Slides, and Sand Oh My! Thinking about becoming the muscles, lowers the risk of a great thing for children to best parent on the block by obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, develop. Play sets can form providing a play set for your and can even improve their the basis for all types of kids? Backyard play structures outlook on life. However, imaginative play. NPR has a have a whole host of benefits, lectures on the life-long health great article about how being from letting kids burn off energy benefits of physical exercise creative can help kids develop in imaginative ways to reducing are likely to result in little more executive function, which the number of treks you have to than rolled eyes. Play sets in turn helps them to self- make to the local playground. are a great solution, because regulate their behavior. And In addition, there are a variety they encourage physical play who doesn’t want kids with of options to choose from, without making it feel like good self-control? each optimized for a specific “work.” situation. In order to encourage imaginative play, you can Socialization/Bonding Of course, when purchasing a provide your children with play set, it’s important to keep fun props (just make sure A child who socializes at a safety in mind. Play sets need safety measures are observed young age is more likely to to be installed properly, and at all times). You can also succeed in school and later maintained to ensure optimal invoke popular scenarios, life, because cooperation is an functioning over time. With such as “pirates” or “knights,” essential life skill. Sure, playing proper care, a play set will or encourage your kids to blocks alone might seem like provide enjoyment to your pretend to be their favorite fun for a little while, but sooner family for years to come. television characters. or later kids learn that getting a buddy involved almost always ups the fun factor. How Do Play sets There are plenty of ways Children that kids can participate in encourage cooperative play using a Benefjt from play set. For example, they physical can challenge each other to swinging or climbing Play Sets? competitions, or come up play with- with imaginative scenarios to Kids love few things more than engage in (see below). out making to unleash their boundless enthusiasm climbing, swinging, Want to find tips for how you and exploring new play it feel like can help your kids engage structures, but the benefits go socially? Scholastic has a great beyond ear-to-ear-grins and article on the subject. “work.” early bedtimes. Creativity/Imagination Health In addition to cooperation, According to KidsHealth.org, creative problem solving is exercise gives children stronger W E B S I T E F A C E B O O K T W I T T E R

Swings, Slides, and Sand Oh My! It’s get so caught up in your list How Do of chores that you end up with wonderful cranky kids at the end of the Parents Benefjt day. Instead of taking another trip out to visit your local to live in From Play Sets? playground, you can simply unleash your kids on the one the house just outside your back door. Kids aren’t the only ones who get giddy over the idea of installing a new play structure. that all the What Play Set Aside from the fact that parents often wax nostalgic over their neighbor- Options Are own playground memories, there are plenty of other Available? hood kids positives to consider. Stress Relief come to Whatever your monkey bar wishes and swing set dreams Who wants to deal with the are, there’s a play set for them. play at. dreaded chorus of “I’m bored!” Here are some things to keep all throughout the summer in mind when exploring your months? An age-appropriate options. set is a great way to provide hours and hours of healthy Materials entertainment for your kids. Play structures come in a Confjgurable Components Supervision variety of materials, including wood, plastic, and metal. The If you want to get creative, It’s wonderful to live in materials you choose will the house that all the then making your own set is affect the lifespan, durability, neighborhood kids come to the way to go. In this case, you and maintenance schedule for play at (as long as you can can design and build your your kids’ favorite new toy. own frame and decide which keep a never-ending supply of hardware and accessories are juice boxes and cheese sticks Themed/Prebuilt on hand). You don’t have to right for your kids. Everything worry about your kids getting from wooden “forts” to swings, If you want to simplify the into trouble when they’re and from playground slides to process of purchasing a play bars and other play accessories, playing in your own backyard. set, you can always select from are yours for the choosing. This a variety of pre-built options. Saving Time gives you complete control over If you’re brave, you can even the colors and quality of add- involve your kids in the ons that will make your play set Summer is a busy time for process, but don’t be surprised truly unique and tailored to your many families. As a parent, if they get carried away and needs. though, it’s not a good idea to want one of each! W E B S I T E F A C E B O O K T W I T T E R

Swings, Slides, and Sand Oh My! you choose. And it’s a given How Do I that all hazards should be removed from the area before Ensure My construction begins. Children’s Installation Safety? This is a situation in which you really, really want to make sure you don’t forget to Safety is first and foremost include all of the necessary on all parents’ minds when it parts. A friend experienced comes to their kids. With a bit in set construction or even a of precaution, your kids can professional installer can make be as safe as possible, without sure your set is assembled having to resort to clothing Safety is properly, protecting your them in bubble-wrap. If you’re children from harm. looking for more information, the Outdoor Home Playground first and Usage Safety Book is a great resource. foremost Chances are good that your Selection of the Play Set kids will want to leap onto the set the second it’s put together on all It’s important to choose a play (if not before). However, it’s a set that’s age-appropriate good idea to lay down some and skills-appropriate for parent’s ground rules, and to make sure your kids. For example, there that children know the proper shouldn’t be any swing set minds way to use the play set. Also, accessories that aren’t suited remember that even if the play for the children who will set is in your own back yard, be using the set. Also, don’t when it it’s never a good idea to let forget to choose a set that will children use it unsupervised. happily fit into your existing comes to space. Measuring and taking Maintenance into account any moving parts is a must! their kids. Just like your home, your play structure needs to be Preparation maintained on a regular basis. During the course of periodic Make sure the play area inspections, keep an eye out is prepared with a proper for damage or wear. Swing set foundation. There are a hardware or other parts may variety of ground-cover need to be replaced. materials to choose from; doing research and speaking with a professional can help W E B S I T E F A C E B O O K T W I T T E R

Swings, Slides, and Sand Oh My! ice cream. If you choose a set the set. Covering the set with Keeping that allows you to add or swap an old blanket, adding outdoor playground accessories, you’ll pillows, or letting them the Play Set always have an easy way to decorate with sidewalk chalk change things up. are all great ways for kids to Relevant make a play set truly “theirs.” Guided Play So what are you waiting for? Even the best of toys will Childhood is a precious thing. gradually lose interest to Your kids might run out of play There’s always room for having children over time. Make sure ideas, and it never hurts to more fun and sharing more have a few new gems up your that your new play set is always good times with your kids, and sleeve. Help them research a focal point by helping your a play set will ensure plenty of new, imaginative play options, kids discover fun, new ways to both. incorporate it into play. and don’t be above joining in on the fun. Upgrading Your Set Customization Everyone loves an upgrade, whether it’s a bigger toy Let children make non- permanent “modifications” to truck or sprinkles on top of Contact Us! If you have questions about a product, your swing set project or need any assistance placing an order, we’re happy to help! Feel free to contact us by phone, email or fax. Business Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm Pacific Call Us (Toll Free) (800) 985-7659 Fax Us (360) 626-0173 W E B S I T E F A C E B O O K T W I T T E R