During an unseasonably warm day this past winter, my husband and I walked with our three boys to the playground down the street from our house. The sunshine was toasty and the boys were quick to take ...

The playground at Lake County Intermediate School in Leadville, Colo., was in desperate need of a makeover. The schoolyard didn’t offer much — just a few swings, some rusty climbing equipment, a ...

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. – Do you remember summer days as a kid, kicking off your shoes and running around barefoot? Did you ever stop to think how hot the ground was? A Webster Groves mother didn't, until ...