Children NEED Active, Outdoor Play Time
All of our customers have one
thing in common… they’re parents like you, committed to raising
happy, healthy kids - in today’s world!
It’s not an easy
task, is it? Not with TV, video games, and computers – which
suppress active play and socializing with friends. Not with junk
food everywhere. Not with bad news on TV and bad influences at
school. Not with busy family schedules that make quality time more
precious and scarce. Clearly, it’s not an easy mission at all!
It's a fact, children need play -
particularly, active play - for their health and well-being. In
addition to the physical benefits, unstructured play time
helps your child develop intellectually and emotionally. We've
come across countless resources for parents to learn more about it,
here are some that we found helpful:
In the
Bookstore
The Power of Play: How Spontaneous, Imaginative Activities Lead to
Happier, Healthier Children by David Elkind.
- Available in our showroom.
"In modern childhood, free, unstructured play
time is being replaced more and more
by academics, lessons,
competitive sports, and passive, electronic entertainment. While
parents may worry that their children will be at..."
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit
Disorder
by
Richard Louv
In
the News
Getting your child outdoors
News 14 Carolina - Video
Kick your kids outdoors
Philadelphia Trumpet - March 17, 2008
Why have we lost play?
North Denver News - November 1, 2007
Playtime packs it in
Seattle Post Intelligencier - November 1, 2007
What to do?
What if you
could create a place that’s a safe haven from today’s challenges?What
if...
… you could create a place
that’s an alternative to all the electronics
… that encourages your children to exercise and be
outside
… that fosters friendships, socializing and cooperation
… a place that stimulates your child to use their
imagination
… a place that builds strength, coordination and
confidence
… a place you and your spouse can join your child and friends
at play
What if you
could create this place right in your own backyard?
OK, maybe we’re being a bit dramatic by
painting a picture of a magical oasis from the rest of the world.
But that’s because, at Creative Playthings, we’re passionate
about helping you create a special place for your family to
spend time together… playing!
We're here to help
Please bring
your family by our
factory-direct warehouse to experience our play systems first
hand, or simply call us at 407-695-8855 and we'll walk
through all of your options with you over the phone.
To learn more about our play
systems, please visit our
Swing Sets section or download a
Free Catalog now!
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