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Ingesting dirt, sand, or grass will not harm children. In fact, it is less likley to harm them than putting lotion, cleaning solutions, or other household items in their mouth.

Nature is as essential to our sensory systems as good nutrition is to our health.

Indoor play is fine as long as it doesn't replace or even outweigh time spent outdoors. We see problems with sensory development when children spend most of their time indoors.

In an attempt to make playgrounds safer, we have done the extreme. We've created equipment that no longer challenges or stimulates children in ways that support healthy child development.

Children need opportunities to fail and make mistakes in order to become more confident and capable when facing future life challenges.