Why to avoid the phrase ‘be careful’ around your children

Author: Austin Stanfel

So you’re probably thinking that whoever is writing this must be mad. The phrase be careful is good, surely? It helps us to let our children know that there is danger in whatever activity they’re undertaking. And keeping our children safe is of utmost importance, isn’t it? Well, bear with me,

The 5 Main Benefits of Home Climate Automation

Author: Austin Stanfel

When it comes to climate control in the home, there are so many frustrations. You turn the temperature down during the day to save energy and up at night so you are comfortable falling asleep. Yet how many times does the temperature just not feel right, and in the end you

The Importance of summer for Children

Author: Austin Stanfel

For children, the summer time is their savior in life because it is freedom from all the ills of homework and teachers. That means they could do anything they want at any time – especially play. Children love to play games and sports, and physicians talk about children stay active

Poured In Place Rubber Surfacing

Author: Austin Stanfel

Poured-in-place (PIP) rubber surfacing has seen a huge upward swing in popularity, being the go-to material for school playgrounds, parks, and other recreational outdoor spaces. It is both safe and versatile, as well as very adaptable in terms of thickness, colour, and design, meaning it has a vast range of

Purposeful Play and Why it Matters?

Author: Austin Stanfel

Whenever you turn your TV on to the sports center, you will likely see two opposing teams playing for one to win over the other. It’ll either be baseball, football, or golf. Whatever it is, the two teams that are participating, are not doing it for the fun of learning. They are

Supreme Court Rules in Favor Of Giving Churches Access To State Programs

Author: Austin Stanfel

A church in Missouri was denied access to public funds when it applied for aid from the government to resurface the flooring at its playground. Before the change to this amendment was made, churches were excluded from any state programs that other charitable groups would have been eligible for. As its final decision