Earlier this week, a journey down a too-hot slide at school sent my second-grader to the nurse in need of an ice pack. The molded plastic slide, on a 90-degree day, effectively became a griddle for ...

Ylenia Aguilar raised her sons in Arizona, so they’re no strangers to scorching heat. She remembers “seeing soccer kids and my own children pass out and faint from, you know, heat-related illnesses,” ...

HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) – First responders here say, without proper precautions, outdoor playtime in the extreme heat can turn into a serious health concern. Thursday, Huber Heights Fire Chief Mark ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We all want what is best for our kids, which is why we ensure they have plenty of water and sunscreen. However, when you’re taking them to the playground in extreme heat, ...

MENLO PARK (KPIX 5) -- A dad in Menlo Park has created an extreme playground for neighborhood kids to enjoy. He calls it a Playborhood -- a place where kids can bounce around and take risks. Within ...

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