Few things make 10-year-old Teddy Blondheim happier than playing alongside his older brother on a playground. But this isn’t always possible. Teddy has a rare genetic disorder that affects "all ...

When it comes to keeping your kids safe while playing outside, playground safety is an important topic. Ensuring playground safety not only prevents injuries but also ensures your children can stay ...

As the weather warms, children and their parents will spend more time outdoors — for younger kids, it’s hard to top the lure of a playground. Each year, more than 200,000 children’s trips to the ...

Tis the season for outdoor fun. Playgrounds are crawling with kids. But are your children playing it safe? Last year, playground-related injuries sent 200,000 children to the emergency room. Swingset ...

With more than 15,000 nationwide, indoor playgrounds have become increasingly popular venues for play dates and birthday parties. They are like kiddie heaven, stocked with pillowy inflatables and ...

Spring is officially here, and a trip to the playground is often a go-to activity that both parents and kids enjoy. While the risks and dangers associated with swimming or riding a bike might seem ...

Running, jumping and climbing are a big part of being a kid — and for parents, it’s probably better for all that activity to happen on a playground, rather than the living room furniture. But it ...

No word yet on when the playgrounds will reopen.

The Oodle Swing broke at least five kids’ legs two summers ago in a Park Slope playground. Parents rallied, outraged by the apparently botched installation of the large multi-person discus of a swing ...