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July is National Parks and Recreation Month! This year’s theme is “OUT is IN!” Since 1985, the United States has officially recognized the importance of enjoying the outdoors, particularly in the [...]

June is National Great Outdoors Month! The President and all 50 states encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the many benefits in nature. Recreation in the natural environment provides a [...]

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! Many forms of child abuse exist but our discussion focuses on playgrounds. What do national statistics tell us? 44% of all playground injuries [...]

February is National Parent Leadership Month! This commemorative month celebrates and recognizes parents who lead in their families, schools, and communities. The San Francisco Human Services [...]

Finding ways to get active is as easy remembering 60-30: 60 minutes per day of activity for children and adolescents, 30 minutes per day for adults. These periods throughout the week should be a [...]