Guaranteed to engage the children for hours, encourage creativity and provide an outlet for excess energy, a backyard playground is worth considering whether you're planning a simple yard update or a ...

Backyard Play Systems is recalling four outdoor playsets with wooden roofs after realizing they pose an entrapment hazard to children. The recall involves home play equipment marketed under the brand ...

Every year, playground accidents leave thousands of children with serious, sometimes permanent injuries. And if you think school or park playgrounds are the most dangerous, The Early Show consumer ...

The warm, summer months mean your children will likely be spending plenty of time in the backyard and nearby parks. If you want to make an entertaining area and/or assemble a swing set or some kind of ...

WASHINGTON — Thousands of backyard swing sets sold at Costco and Lowe's have been recalled because of an entrapment hazard. According to the recall, the wooden parts used to create a decorative gable ...

We’ve all become accustomed to a hurried lifestyle, but every child needs some free time to play — and outdoor play benefits kids physically, socially and emotionally. Once the children are outside, ...

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The best outdoor toys keep your kids happy playing outside all day. There are many benefits of outdoor play for children and their development, says Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, a psychologist and ...

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