Children need to play and playgrounds are usually thought to provide a safe haven for this important activity. But did you know that about 150,000 children each year are brought ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The playgrounds, like so much in Gigi McGaughey's 4-year-old world, are not the way her parents remember. No 12-foot-tall metal slides shimmer and bake in the summer sun. The hul… ...

How should parents conduct themselves -- and guide their kids -- at a playground? A guide to some common scenarios.

7 Nonnegotiable Rules of the Playground That Every Parent Should Follow. By Laurel Niedospial. ... However, that desire for rest doesn't supersede the safety and well-being of others.

California has — since at least 2006 — had Health and Safety Code 115725, requiring “public” playgrounds to be initially inspected by National Playground Safety Institute certified inspectors.

The National Program for Playground Safety cites supervision as a critical component to the safety of children. So it’s OK to step in and supervise another child, but do so in a gentle voice.

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(HealthDay)—Playgrounds are supposed to be fun. But rusty bars, litter and poorly maintained equipment can make these seemingly kid-friendly zones downright dangerous, according to a group of ...