Children who have recovered from ailment or medical procedure are all in need of special attention as they progress from the tender stage of recovery to the re-strengthening process. During this period, the child’s physical, emotional and mental state are also in need of healing. In each careful step of re-introducing them to the […]
San Francisco Playground Rules and Restriction to Think About and Use For Policy Making
Last month, California has allowed the reopening of the public playgrounds across its counties, cities and small towns albeit, with restrictions for public health and safety. San Francisco, has also allowed the reopening of public playground and the city has also imposed restrictions as guidelines to the families who are looking to spend time on […]
Things to Assess Before Going to the Playground
Unlike before in simpler times, going outside for activities can now be considered a risk due to the pandemic. Assessing our health, the current environment, the local transmission rate, equipping ourselves and our children with the necessary protective equipment such as face masks, alcohol and hand sanitizers. With the current downtrend of the pandemic and […]
California’s Playground Social Protocols Can Be Adopted by Community Playgrounds and Commercial Playgrounds as a Template
After months of restrictions on outdoor activities within the state and its cities, the state of California have gradually eased up on restrictions by allowing businesses and commercial spaces to open and this recently included playgrounds across urban and residential areas. Below are the restrictions that the Government of California have put in place for […]
Top Safe Play Tips for Children Under the New Normal
As we are entering the fourth and final quarter of 2020, many of us are hoping that the pandemic will subside in the near future so we can all have a great restart of 2021 where life can return to normal and families won’t have to be living in fear of the coronavirus. Still, it […]
Children’s Playground Design: How it Affects Engagement and Activity
Playgrounds are structures that are designed to capture the attention of children and that structure must also have the necessary features to turn attention into activity to support the physical activity known as playground time. In a story published by Science News about the correlation of design and physical engagement of playgrounds when it comes […]
Ideas to Stay Active and Fit During the Cold Holidays
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans publication, recommends physical activities throughout the day for kids within the range of 3 – 5 years old. Such activities promote the growth and development they need at this stage. Older kids or those aged 6 – 17 years old, […]
Toddler Indoor Playground Safety and Tips for Parents
Taking your toddler to an indoor playground is a good idea to keep them out of the harmful rays of the sun. Parents understandably take this trip to catch a break. Even so, they should remain as responsible parents in a public space like this. Below is some playground etiquette for parents to keep their […]
Playground Feature: Play Cloud in Cebu City
The rainy season is coming, and it won’t stop kids from having fun. A recently opened indoor playground in Cebu city offers children a play haven. Play Cloud started welcoming children in Cebu City way back on April 20, and it already features what children and parents are expecting from indoor playgrounds. Children undeniably are […]
Holiday Fun for Children: Why Consider PLAY at OKADA
The holidays are coming up; this means the children will be out of school. You wouldn’t want them to be struck with homework all day, right? Children need at least 60 minutes of free play to stimulate good physical, social, cognitive, and creative skills. PLAY at OKADA can accommodate all the fun and games a […]