--- title: Swingset Warehouse Blog | outdoor activities (2) description: outdoor activities | (2) --- ## [You Take Care of Your Children, But Do You Take Care of Yourself?](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/you-take-care-of-your-children-but-do-you-take-care-of-yourself) 4/29/17 2:00 PM / by [Swingset & Toy Warehouse](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/author/swingset-toy-warehouse) posted in [outdoor activities](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/outdoor-activities), [healthy choices](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/healthy-choices), [Parenting tips](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/parenting-tips) [0 Comments](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/you-take-care-of-your-children-but-do-you-take-care-of-yourself#comments-listing) [![Swingset Warehouse](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-500785406_edited.jpg?width=789&name=iStock-500785406_edited.jpg "Swingset Warehouse")](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/you-take-care-of-your-children-but-do-you-take-care-of-yourself) Over the past few months, we’ve used this blog to dole out a lot of advice. How to help kids deal with the [death of a family pet](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/losing-a-family-pet). How to [engage kids in conversation](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/engaging-your-kids-in-conversation). How to get [children to share](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/teaching-your-child-to-share). How to make sure they [eat healthy snacks](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/take-our-health-choices-make-healthier-kids-survey). But today is all about you. You’ve taken care of your children, but are you taking care of yourself? That’s why we’ve put together this blog post, to offer some things you can do – whether it’s devoting part of your day to [outdoor time](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/) or eating better – to take care of yourself. [» Read The Entire Blog Post](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/you-take-care-of-your-children-but-do-you-take-care-of-yourself) ## [Simple, Fun Basketball System Games for Kids](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/simple-fun-basketball-system-games-for-kids) 4/22/17 7:00 AM / by [Swingset & Toy Warehouse](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/author/swingset-toy-warehouse) posted in [outdoor games](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/outdoor-games), [basketball hoops](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/basketball-hoops), [outdoor activities](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/outdoor-activities), [creative ideas](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/creative-ideas) [0 Comments](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/simple-fun-basketball-system-games-for-kids#comments-listing) As we write this, we’re in the midst of March Madness and the end of the college basketball season. But for the potential NCAA stars of tomorrow, or kids who just like shooting baskets at the [family basketball hoops](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/basketball-systems/goalsetter?clientId=1949291991.1462981921) in their driveways, the season is just getting underway. [![simple, fun basketball games for kids](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-670381642_edited.jpg?width=789&name=iStock-670381642_edited.jpg "simple, fun basketball games for kids")](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/simple-fun-basketball-system-games-for-kids) We have several months of warm weather to look forward to, which makes this the perfect time to put together this sequel [to last year’s list of basketball games for kids](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/great-outdoor-basketball-hoop-games). Here are five basketball games for children of all skill levels. Give them a try when the [outdoor play](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/basketball-systems/goalsetter?clientId=1949291991.1462981921) season kicks into high gear. [» Read The Entire Blog Post](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/simple-fun-basketball-system-games-for-kids) ## [Swing Set Activities](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/swing-set-activities) 4/15/17 3:00 PM / by [Swingset & Toy Warehouse](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/author/swingset-toy-warehouse) posted in [outdoor games](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/outdoor-games), [backyard fun](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/backyard-fun), [outdoor activities](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/outdoor-activities), [creative ideas](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/creative-ideas), [Parenting tips](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/parenting-tips) [0 Comments](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/swing-set-activities#comments-listing) ![swing set activities](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/screencapture-swingsetwarehouse-products-swing-sets-redwood-playgrounds-fort-ticonderoga-fort-ticonderoga-2-1495049679553_edited.jpg?width=789&name=screencapture-swingsetwarehouse-products-swing-sets-redwood-playgrounds-fort-ticonderoga-fort-ticonderoga-2-1495049679553_edited.jpg "swing set activities") There's more to [outdoor play on your swing set](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/) than just swinging back and forth. Spend enough time reading parenting blogs – the way we do – and you'll see that there are a lot of fun, developmental activities for kids that involve swing sets. Whether you’re a fan of vinyl or [wooden swing sets](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/cedar-playgrounds), there's something on this list from The Inspired Treehouse to help your child grow and have fun. [» Read The Entire Blog Post](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/swing-set-activities) ## [Kids Who Play Outside Excel - Learn Why](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/returning-to-nature) 4/8/17 1:28 PM / by [Swingset & Toy Warehouse](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/author/swingset-toy-warehouse) posted in [outdoor games](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/outdoor-games), [backyard fun](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/backyard-fun), [outdoor activities](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/outdoor-activities), [creative ideas](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/creative-ideas), [healthy choices](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/healthy-choices), [Parenting tips](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/topic/parenting-tips) [0 Comments](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/returning-to-nature#comments-listing) ![Returning to Nature](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/iStock-520579576_edited.jpg?width=789&name=iStock-520579576_edited.jpg "Returning to Nature")Your children are home from school. They’re out on the [wooden swing set](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets?clientId=1949291991.1462981921) in your backyard, or engaged in some sort of [outdoor play](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/). The school day may be done, but in a way, they’re still in the classroom. That’s because spending time outdoors helps them learn and grow. “Green environments are an essential component of a healthy human habitat,”: says Dr. Frances Ming Kuo, an internationally-recognized expert in the relationship between nature and human health. She uses the term “Vitamin G” (as in “green”) to illustrate how important it is to spend time outdoors. Just like vitamins A or D (which you also get from spending time outside), being in nature is something we need in regular doses. 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