Playing it Safe

By Amanda Knowles
April 21, 2014
playground safety week 2015

As the weather gets warmer, more kids will be playing outdoors and visiting playgrounds – running and jumping, climbing and swinging.

This week is National Playground Safety Week, so it’s the perfect time to review some safety tips and talk with your children about being safe while having fun on the playground.

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Tags: national playground safety week, playground safety, falls prevention, safety tips

It's Playtime!

By Lindsay Hansen
April 23, 2012
kids playground safety

My job is a pretty good one. When I’m asked what I do at Safe Kids, I usually distill my answer to three things: make sure kids have fun, stay active and are free from injury. Not a bad 9-5, right? Practically speaking, much of my time is spent on the third item, keeping kids safe while at play.

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Tags: playground safety, playground equipment, playground surfaces, clothing safety, hydration, play safety, playing safely