The local fast food restaurants have an indoor playground. The popular gym in town has an indoor playground. The church down the street has an indoor playground. The daily daycare now has more than just dinosaur toys and books, they too have invested in the idea of commercial indoor playground equipment. The benefits abound […]
In the digital era, obesity and inactivity are becoming a serious problem for kids all across America. With the amount of technology kids have access to, fewer children are staying physically active, and this can actually harm their overall development. Studies have shown that it’s very important for children to stay involved in a variety […]
The American Heart Association suggests that kids over the age of two get at least one hour of moderate physical activity every day. Unfortunately, most children don’t meet that standard. Indeed, under a third of children hit the Sports and Fitness Industry Association’s definition of “active to a healthy level,” which is 25 minutes of […]
When the weather is yucky and you have kids cooped up inside, you might feel like you’re going crazy. What to do with rambunctious kids full of energy and nowhere to go? This is where commercial indoor jungle gyms can come in handy! Commercial indoor playgrounds can provide sweet relief for families (and kids) looking […]
With all of the social media and technology in the world today, kids and teens are getting less exercise across the board. Children and young adults are less active than ever before, leading to an increase in health problems related to inactivity. However, studies suggest that children who stay active at younger ages are more […]
It’s no secret that having a child and taking care of a child can be incredibly expensive. Almost one-third of families spend at least 20% of their total household income on child care, and that’s without considering all the various other expenses in having a child in the family. If child care is taking its […]
It’s a new year, and parents everywhere are pledging to stay more active this year as part of their resolutions. However, one factor that parents may be forgetting is how their children’s activity plays into their own, as well as making sure kids stay active too. If you’re looking to get and stay active this […]
Several studies have shown that in recent years, children are exercising and staying active far less than in previous generations. This lack of activity has led to an increased obesity rate, reduced physical fitness, and psychological struggles for children everywhere. Kids Not Getting Healthy Amounts Of Exercise Children in today’s world tend to […]
It’s no secret that kids have seemingly endless amounts of energy; children love to run and play, even if their parents or other adults can’t keep up. While this is all well and good when parents have time to play with their kids, it can be a nuisance for parents visiting your place of business. […]
It’s no secret that kids these days spend plenty of time on their technology. Several years ago, you would have never seen a young child sitting staring at a screen for hours a day, but now it’s an incredibly common sight. Two-thirds of parents worry that their child spends too much time on electronic devices, […]
It’s no secret that kids need to play, and often. Giving children the opportunity to run and play helps them develop cognitive and physical skills early on in life, and allows them to get much-needed exercise throughout the day. But could adding more opportunities for children to play help improve your business? Believe it or […]
Indoor playgrounds give children the perfect opportunity to do their daily exercising, which is something that’s very important. In fact, research suggests that if all current eight- through 11-year-olds in the U.S. exercised 25 minutes a day, three times a week, $62.3 billion in medical costs and lost wages during their lives could be avoided. […]
Commercial indoor play structures are the perfect tool to keep kids entertained while their guardians are handling other things. They give kids the chance to get all of their energy out while using their problem-solving skills and meeting new people. If you’re interested in starting an indoor playground, you may not know where to begin. […]
The safety of children is extremely important in any situation. But it’s even more important when they’re doing things like playing on commercial indoor playground equipment. Here are a few safety tips you should require the indoor playground users to follow. Adult Supervision is Necessary Whenever a child is using the playground, there must be […]
As summer quickly approaches, it’s almost time for kids to wrap up their school year and have their days completely free…to sit inside and stare at the television all day. Fortunately, getting kids active is actually a lot easier than you may think. Let’s take a look at a few ways kids can get healthy […]
Kids today spend far too much time in front of computers, phones, and TV screens. And this isn’t just a cliche concern voiced by parents and Baby Boomers. The Common Sense Media Report found that the average kid between the ages of 8 and 12 spends more than 4.5 hours staring at screens every day, a number […]
When thinking about ways to help your business succeed, installing an indoor playground may not be the first thing you think about. Yet for a variety of business, a quality indoor playground may be the perfect tool for occupying children of all ages for hours at a time. They can also help keep kids healthy, […]
Indoor playgrounds are perfect for children that are sick and in the hospital. It gives them the chance to run around and have fun, all without risking their health. While these are great tools for helping stressed children act like children for a little while, they can also be useful in another way. For children […]
It’s no surprise that children have a seemingly bottomless well of energy to draw from. While it can be exhausting at times, it’s part of their growth and health! The American Heart Association says that kids over age two should engage in a minimum of one hour of reasonably physically strenuous activity per day. Indoor […]
Remember the days when kids would get home after school and immediately run outside to play? Kids used to be so active! Now, many sit inside all day and play on their computers. Making sure children are active is so important, especially while they’re in the hospital or in a doctor’s office. However, that’s what […]
Children are always looking for ways to entertain themselves. In this day and age, it is not as simple as it used to be. In the good old days, you could give a child some jacks or set them loose to wander the neighborhood, and they would be entertained for hours. Not anymore. A great […]
As an adult, there’s a high chance that you had experience playing on a playground as a child. Not only was this most likely one of your favorite things, it also had many benefits for you that you probably weren’t aware of at the time. Because of the many different benefits of playing on a […]
Playgrounds are the perfect spot for kids to get energy out and be social. They can spend hours sliding down slides and swinging on swings. It’s no secret that playground units have certainly come a long way since wooden bases and metal sheets. Using commercial indoor playground equipment is the perfect way to let kids […]