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Child Development · 5 min What Risky Play Should You Allow at Home? Risky play is how children learn what their bodies can do. Here is the difference between a risk and a hazard, what to allow at each stage, and... Baby & Toddler · 4 min Are Playpens Montessori? Some say a playpen is a cage, others can't shower without one. Here's when a playpen fits Montessori ideas, when it doesn't, and how to set one up... Buying Guides · 5 min How Do You Choose and Use a Toddler Balance Beam? A low balance beam turns a toddler's love of curbs and painted lines into real skill. Here are five levels to work through at home, what to look... Buying Guides · 7 min Is a Swedish Wall Ladder Worth It for Your Family? A Swedish wall ladder can be the most used piece of play equipment in your house, or a wall you regret giving up. Here’s how to tell which... Buying Guides · 6 min Which Add-Ons Fit Which Modular Playset? Not every add-on fits every playset. This chart shows which monkey bars, pull-up bars, sensory swings, roller slides and wall panels fit each Avenlur wall gym and climber,... Gift Guides · 5 min How Do You Get a Room Ready for an Indoor Climber? The best time to plan where a climber goes is before the box shows up. Check five things in the room, from the ceiling down to the floor,... Activities · 7 min What Can You Put in a Sensory Bin? Toddler Ideas for Every Season A sensory bin is just a container, a filler and a few tools, but it can hold a toddler’s attention longer than almost any toy. Here are 16... Buying Guides · 4 min Play Equipment for Big Kids, Ages 4 to 8: The Upgrade Guide Toddler slide too easy? Pikler triangle climbed with one hand? The upgrade map for big kids ages 4 to 8: Swedish ladders, big kid jungle gyms, roller slides,... Activities · 4 min What Gross Motor Skills Should a 3, 4 and 5 Year Old Have? Between three and five, kids start moving like little athletes. Here's what gross motor skills usually look like at each age, how to support them, and when to... Buying Guides · 7 min How Do You Hide, Wrap and Set Up a Big Gift Like an Indoor Climber? The box is bigger than the closet and the reveal is weeks away. Here is where to keep a big gift, how to wrap something paper can’t cover,... Baby & Toddler · 3 min How Do You Build a Toddler Balance Beam Obstacle Course? A toddler balance beam and stepping stones make a new obstacle course every day. Six courses to build, from a first straight line to a full challenge, plus... Child Development · 4 min Too Many Toys After Christmas? Why Fewer Toys Means Better Play The day after Christmas, the toy count doubles and the attention span halves. A study of toddlers explains why, and a simple rotation system turns the pile into...
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