The playground lets kids exercise their bodies, brains and social skills. It also gives them a chance for unstructured, free play that’s important for a healthy development. Photo: Dreamstime/TNS
A visit to the playground is more than fun. It lets kids exercise their bodies, brains and social skills. It also gives them a chance for unstructured, free play that’s important for a healthy development.
Parents and families should still exercise caution at playgrounds. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, emergency departments treat more than 200,000 children for playground-related injuries each year.
