-
Kids are happier in playgrounds with natural elements: Study
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – When you picture a playground, you probably imagine some kind of jungle gym, but there’s new evidence those … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Mapping a life of wandering, this Bengaluru duo’s short-film on migrant worker’s child wins top award
Inspired by a real life incident, Playgrounds revolves around the child of a migrant labourer, set in the varied working neighbourhoods in the city of … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
ROY KENT: YMCA continues to reach out to special needs children
The problem is these playgrounds oftentimes left children with special needs were left on the outside of the fun. Things have changed over the years. Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Creating Playgrounds For Your Kids In Your Backyard
Today’s play sets are a far cry from the metal swing sets we all grew up with. Tom Garcia takes us on a tour of the new playgrounds complete with ……
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Adding natural elements to playgrounds can help depression in kids: study
Populating a playground with natural elements that feature sand, grass and water can help reduce signs of depression in children, according to … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Upton student to take to Africa to build school playgrounds
AN UPTON student will be giving up home comforts and travelling overseas to help build a new playground for a primary school. Jess Harker will be … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
MMA Teaching Kids be Violent? Children Acting Out Brutal Moves On Playgrounds
A child psychologist has warned that mixed martial arts could dangerously influence kids. School children are reportedly mimicking brutal MMA moves … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
School playground to undergo renovations
Lakeway Elementary School, the oldest of the six Lake Travis ISD elementary school playgrounds, is getting an upgrade. The renovations, which were … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Ten of the best Australian playgrounds – in pictures
Among the 45 submissions from across the country is a dinosaur-themed adventure playground, whimsical playhouses set under old fig trees and a … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Playgrounds is best short film at Los Angeles fest | Bengaluru NYOOOZ
Summary: Pallavi and Shamik Sen Gupta’s Playgrounds was adjudged the Best Short Film at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Kids happier in play spaces with elements of nature, study suggests
A new study shows that young children may be less likely to develop depressive symptoms when given the opportunity to be active in playgrounds … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
St. Ignatius students let their minds turn into playgrounds
Seven-year-old Andrea Appelt shows the direction she’d like a new playground at St. Ignatius Elementary School to take. Blue Cross and Blue Shield … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Playgrounds is best short film at Los Angeles fest
Kannada Sugama Sangeeta and theatre artist M.D. Pallavi and Shamik Sen Gupta’s Playgrounds was adjudged the Best Short Film at the prestigious … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Laundry Facility, and MORE!, 2 Playgrounds, Onsite Maintenance
Call Now – Ashford Jackson Creek has all of the amenities and features you want in a peaceful and thriving community. With spacious kitchens … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Parents Calling for Improvements to Rocky Yard at Elementary School
Some Claremont Immersion Elementary School parents are mobilizing for improvements to the area around the school’s playgrounds. The school yard … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Irish school children are acting out MMA fights in the playground
Psychologist Arlene Naughton says children are acting out some of the brutal fight moves they see in UFC in playgrounds across the country. Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Colorado Springs parkour practitioners defy gravity in urban playgrounds
photo – Parkour athlete Dante Grazioli practices a flip in downtown Colorado Springs Monday, April Caption + Parkour athlete Dante Grazioli practices … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Burlington group looks to tap city funding for natural playground
Leaping atop boulders, over logs and balancing on tree stumps, Burlington kids may soon be getting a different type of playground. Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
$55000 Goldsmith playground approved by Ector County Commissioners Court
A local park is going through a big renovation, after the community has raised funds for nearly two years. $55,000 are going into the project in the city … Click for…
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Children are acting out ‘brutal’ MMA moves in playgrounds
Nate Diaz punches Conor McGregor during the Irish fighter’s defeat in Las Vegas last month. 1 Nate Diaz punches Conor McGregor during the Irish … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Winning brothers bolt around Hastings playgrounds
Under-12s were challenged to grab an adult, get around to as many of Hastings’ 37 playgrounds as possible, get photos of themselves on the play … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
GOCO spreads $7M across 26 counties for recreation, education projects
… and urban communities across Colorado, supporting the planning and construction of community parks, trails, playgrounds and outdoor classrooms. Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
These boys bolted in
The Te Whaiti brothers bolted in – getting photos at 23 of the playgrounds. But it was not as easy as it might have been. The family set out to…
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Walk-In Closet(s), Basketball Court, 4 Community Playgrounds
Take a look at us NOW! Newly transformed and amazing!! Nestled in the neighborhood of Foothill Farms rests the quiet and friendly community of … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Rainbow Play Systems recalls 133000 trapeze rings
All of these playsets have an aluminum plate located on the front of the wooden swing beam with the following name stamped on it, “Playgrounds … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Kids more active, less depressed when playgrounds include natural elements
Adding natural elements like sand, bricks and bamboo can transform a dull outdoor play space into an imaginative playground for children and even … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Bill expands ability of some felons to obtain concealed-carry permits
The House Committee on Criminal Justice approved two bills April 7 that would add, with certain exceptions, playgrounds, parks and recreational … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Refrigerator, Pool, Two Playgrounds!
$1095 / 3br – 1190ft2 – Refrigerator, Pool, Two Playgrounds! (6455 Zane Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429). < >. image 1 · image 2 · image 3 · image … Click…
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Bus stop a health and safety risk
A Gold Coast daycare centre has stopped children from using part of its playground after council allowed a bus stop to be built about a metre from its … Click for…
by hostApr 12 No comments -
Swings, slides and iPads: the gaming companies targeting kids’ outdoor play
Hybrid Play is a Spanish start-up which uses augmented reality (AR) – patching computer imagery on to real life – to transform playgrounds into video … Click for complete story.
by hostApr 12 No comments
