Get Kids Outdoors Again With A Smart Trampoline

If you’re considering a new trampoline for your backyard, it is important to consider your child’s safety. According to a study by Spine Universe, most trampoline injuries occur on trampolines purchased for home usage. The classic design of a trampoline simply doesn't protect against common injuries sufficiently. But one father and mechanical engineer decided that trampolines need not be unsafe for children, and set about to design, patent, and manufacture a safe trampoline alternative. Not only does this new trampoline design improve safety, but it is also the world’s first safe trampoline, leveraging digital game technology to get kids outdoors and embracing an active lifestyle.

Safer Design

Springfree Trampoline is an industry-leading manufacturerthat has been dedicated to reimagining the traditional design of trampolines for over 10 years — ensuring greater safety features and removing potentially threatening components and replacing them with jumper-friendly alternatives. More specifically, these trampolines are designed to reduce jumper contact with the 3 most common impact zones of traditional trampolines: the springs, the metal frame and the ground — where a trampoline with net enclosure is always a preferred option.

The design of these new trampolines effectively removes the possibility of pinching and other injuries caused by springs as they are removed and replaced by lighter and stronger composite rods that are located beneath the jumping surface to ensure that kids never come into contact with them. Traditional trampolines are constructed with dangerous metal frames surrounding the jumping area itself, putting jumpers into danger because of the close proximity, but the Springfree design removes this danger by placing the frame beneath the jumping surface. As a further improvement, the net enclosures of traditional trampolines utilized rigid steel poles to hold the nets in place, which could cause additional injury to jumpers that come into contact with them. These new trampolines come equipped with a FlexiNet that uses flexible poles to absorb the energy from the bouncers to reduce injury. Combined with the shock absorbent SoftEdge mat, these trampolines create a 360 degree sphere of fun which kids can enjoy safely.

A Smarter Trampoline

Springfree models also feature the very first integration of smart technology with trampolines. This company has partnered with tgoma in an effort to encourage kids to become more active outside. The tgoma game design promotes active screen time by providing kids and adults alike with a unique outdoor digital game experience offering an effective physical workout. In fact, according to Ezine Articles, a Nasa study found that "rebounding on a trampoline is 68% more effective than jogging". Not only a digital experience, the tgoma system allows users to participate in competitions, track activity, set goals and much more. This integration actually won them a 2016 Digital Design award at the Australian Good Design Awards. 

A Better Choice

With this much safer trampoline design and the fact that tgoma promotes active screen time, parents and children can finally agree on a trampoline that ensures both safety and fun. Additionally, Springfree Trampoline manufactures all of its trampoline parts inside one facility, with no outsourcing of construction, to ensure all of parts are of the highest quality and standard. The best trampoline companies receive the backing of industry awards, such as The Parent Tested Parent Approved Award and The US Family Choice Award. If you’re looking for the next best trampoline for your family, consider one that puts health and safety first.

How to Organise a Really Cool Pyjama Party

Pyjama parties are fun for kids of all ages. Kids love to chill out in their PJs, watch movies and snack on sweets and other goodies. And as a parent, pyjama parties are good because you won’t have to supervise them too much, or pay for an expensive venue. So what do you need to create the perfect pyjama party for your child – and what’s the best way to do it cheaply?

Invite the Right Guests

Parties can be fraught affairs if you don’t invite the right mix of friends. You need to be very careful at this point for kids (and their parents) can easily become offended if they are left out. The best way to tackle the party guest list conundrum is to ask your child to make a list of their best friends. Then, check the list and remove any known troublemakers, i.e., kids who are obnoxious or kids who fall out with your child on a regular basis. And if you child objects, just remind them what happened the last time they invited these kids over for a party or sleepover.

Prepare Healthy Snacks

Serving up a vast array of sweets, pop and sugary snacks is a recipe for disaster. Most children react badly to too much sugar and become hyper after a couple of hours. This makes them noisy, annoying and sleep averse. To avoid this from happening, make sure any food you provide is fairly healthy. Order in takeout pizza or prepare your own (the kids can pick their own toppings). Alternatively, make some sandwiches, buns, and finger snacks, and then let them have popcorn for when the movie is on. By all means give them a few sweets, but don’t overdo it.

Pick a Wide Selection of Movies

You need a good selection of movies to keep everyone entertained. Let the kids pick a couple from cable or satellite, or rent some cool DVDs. For best results, let them burn off a bit of energy before putting the movies on. Organise some makeup and hair experimentation or let them play party games. Then, once they are bored with that, stick a movie on. Hopefully this will encourage them to settle down and be quiet.

Decorate the Party Room

A party theme is fun. You don’t even need to spend money if money is tight. Check out coupon deals and save money by shopping with voucher codes. You could buy some cute pyjamas for the kids using Hush voucher codes at couporando.co.uk and transform a room into a fairy castle with pink netting and coloured lights. Throw lots of comfortable cushions on the floor and provide fluffy blankets for them to snuggle in. They will love it!

Organising a children’s pyjama party doesn’t require too much effort, but be prepared to lose a bit of sleep. Earplugs are essential kit for kids’ sleepover parties. Failing that, invest in some noise cancellation headphones. That way you will be able to enjoy a night of uninterrupted sleep without listing to giggling and other noisy antics at 3AM.

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4 Easy Easter Crafts For Kids

Easter is one of my favorite occasions while growing up. I love coloring and decorating eggs. I love making baskets out of used newspapers which my siblings and I would paint in cute, pastel colors.

Easter is a great time for kids to let their artistic and creativity come alive through their lovely Easter creations. Here are some easy-to-make crafts for kids to enjoy. Just make sure you are there to supervise for the cutting. Have fun and decorate your place with these awesome kids' creations!

Bunny Envelopes

(From MarthaStewart.com)

What you'll need:
Envelopes (you can choose pastel colored ones too!)
Pink construction paper
Glue
Colored Pencil
Pom-poms
Bunny Ears template (you can get it here)


Steps:
1. Seal the flap on the envelope and draw bunny ears on the sealed side. You can follow the template from Marthastewart.com.

2. Cut along the lines through both layers of the envelope.

3. Flip the envelope over. The side of the envelope becomes the bottom of the treat holder.

4. Then cut out some pink construction paper and paste on the ears. You can draw eyes and mouth using the colored pencil. Stick a pom-pom for the nose.

5. Fill with Easter sweets and treats!

Peep Show

(From Delish.com/photo from Michael Partenio)

What you'll need:

Lots of pastel colored jelly beans candy
Several Peeps Bunny or Chicks snacks
Egg holder or small glass or tea cup
Small flowers or blooms (optional)

Steps:

1. Make sure that the egg holders are clean.

2. Fill with colorful jelly beans

3. Put Peeps on top as decor

4. Decorate with small spring blooms to add pizzazz!

5. Place on tables or window sill for effect

Muffin Cup Flowers

(From DIY-enthusiasts.com)

What you'll need:

Muffin liners with patterns/decors (the colorful, the better!)
Scissor
Glue
Button

Steps:

1. Cut the edges of the muffin liners in various shapes like scallops or zigzag.

2. Layer several muffin liners and glue together.

3. Glue button on the middle.

4. Paste on blank stock cards or tie on a string like banners and hang.

Tiered Egg Stand

(From Spoonful.com)

What you'll need:

2 pcs. Tissue roll cardboard tube
Disposable plate, saucer and bowl (for the tier stand)
Glue
Shredded papers
Eggs
Water color paint

Steps:

1. Glue the bottom of the disposable bowl to the bottom of the big plate, then glue the tube on the middle of the plate.

2. Glue the saucer on top of the tube and glue the remaining half tube on top of the saucer.

3. Paint some eggs with fancy designs and colors.

4. Put some shredded papers on the two plates.

5. Once the paint on the eggs are dry, arrange them on the tier and place in the dining table for decor.

Fun Crafts And Hobbies To Enjoy With Your Children

With the winter days drawing in, and weekends you enjoyed as a family outdoors a distant memory, now is the time to start thinking about ways you can occupy and entertain your kids during the school holidays, rainy days and at the weekends.

Most preschoolers and older children like and enjoy arts and crafts, and with the festive season nearly upon us, it is the perfect time to get your gluesticks, paint pots and pom poms ready for some crafty fun!

Crafting is extremely beneficial for children; it stimulates their senses, enhances their language and social skills, and is also great for building relationships with your children.

Here are some fun and creative ideas that you and your kids will enjoy, and who knows some of these activities may reveal a budding Picasso or a Delia Smith in your family!

Baking

This is perhaps one of the most popular hobbies you can enjoy with your kids.  Not only are you teaching them vital cooking skills for when they have flown the nest in years to come, you are also giving them some knowledge about maths when measuring out ingredients.  Take your little ones to the local supermarket and you will find various mixes, ranging from cookie dough mixtures to chocolate brownies and if you want to make the good old fairy cakes, you will find lots of icing mixtures already prepared, as well as plenty of decorations to adorn your masterpieces with.

Hand/feet printing

This is an age old activity and you probably remember doing this yourself when you were younger, however hand and feet printing is still really popular with children.  Wriggling their little toes and hands in paint allows them to explore their senses of touch and sight and the freedom of getting a little bit messy makes the activity lots of fun.  They also serve as wonderful keepsakes for you to proudly display in frames or on canvasses.  As we all know with little ones, accidents can happen, so if you are worried about your kids staining your recently painted walls or damaging your carpets, you can get some great water based paints which are non toxic and clean off easily.

Card making

Card making is a great way to recycle everyday objects in your home such as buttons, ribbons, cotton wool and even bottle lids.  This activity is great for educating your children about the importance of recycling and also allows them to use their own initiative and ideas for finding ways they can use certain household items to create different types of cards.  For example, cotton wool for Santa’s beard or black pipe cleaners to create a spider for a spooky Halloween card.

Make animal balloons

Your kids will look at you in wonderment and amusement when you unveil an animal balloon after several actions of twisting and bending.  There are several websites and videos you can find online that will teach you how to make a simple dog or a monkey out of a balloon or you can make them freestyle.  Get your kids involved and ask them to help you by inflating the balloons or ask them to make an animal while you guess what it is. There will be guaranteed hours of fun and lots of giggles for sure.

Hopefully this has helped to inspire you, for when you are stuck for ideas on a rainy day and the kids are a bit restless.  Just remember, your children will value any kind of time spent with you, so if you can, make your time together as precious as possible.

This is a guest post written for www.riablahgs.com's readers.