On average, children spend around six to nine hours a week in front of a screen. That’s a dramatic difference when compared to the mere seven minutes or less most spend outside enjoying the fresh air. Though it may seem like an eternity, it wasn’t so long ago that children
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Recess Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During the Different Seasons of the School Year
Recess is often a child’s favorite time of day when school is in session. This is a time when kids can unwind, play and enjoy some fresh air. Unfortunately, there are some safety tips to be kept in mind during the different seasons of the school year. Different weather patterns
Why Recess is So Important to a Child’s Development
Scientific studies have concluded that recess is more important to a child’s development than was previously thought. This mid-day break is much more than just a break from mental concentration; it plays a role in many important areas. The following list explains some of the ways that recess can make
Rules to Teach Your Children About Playing Outside Safely
No kid likes playing indoors all the time—they yearn for fresh air and the freedom of the outdoors. As parents, you may sometimes have to mitigate those desires with the need to keep your kids safe. To that end, here are three rules which you should teach your kids about
Recess Cleveland adds Zorb Games (Bubble Soccer, King of the Hill, etc)
Thanks to a grant from Neighborhood Connections, Recess Cleveland now features zorb games like bubble soccer, king of the hill, etc. Today, we unwrapped our new toys and gave them a little test. Let’s see how two adults running full speed at each other looked in testing… WARNING: THIS IS HILARIOUS