Summer Time is Playground Safety Time

Well, it’s that time of year again- school’s are letting out and the lazy, hazy days of summer are finally in sight.

With time to waste, many kids are going to be hitting local playgrounds. While playgrounds offer kids a great opportunity to keep active and socialize, a poorly maintained playground could also be dangerous.

Before you unleash your kids at the local playground, make sure it lives up to your standard of safety. Just remember to play it S.A.F.E.!

S= Supervision

Supervision is a critical component to a child’s safety, especially at playgrounds. By keeping a watchful eye over what the kids are up to, parents or supervising adults can help prevent injuries.

In some cases, children are seriously injured at the playground, but have no adults with them at the time! The National Program for Playground Safety urges parents and adults to follow the ABCs of Supervision- Anticipate preventable problems and hazardous situations. […]