Re: Playground safety

Michele wrote:

Hi, everyone.

I'm a reporter in Washington, D.C., for Newhouse News Service, which
serves the Newhouse chain:

http://newhousenews.com/newspapers.html

I am writing a story about playground safety. I am looking for parents
whose kids have been hurt on playgrounds and would be willing to share
their stories for my article. Can you help?

Please e-mail me at michele (dot) melendez (at) newhouse (dot) com. Or,
call me at 202-383-7847.
Thank you.
-- Michele


The majority of playground incidents I've seen are more a product of parents not parenting than the playground itself.

cara
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