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🌱 **The Importance of Connection** 🌱 From the earliest days of childhood, our connections with others shape who we are. These relationships foster empathy, cooperation, and resilience—qualities we carry with us through life. At Richter Spielgeräte and Timberplay, we’re passionate about creating play spaces that go beyond physical activity. Our play environments encourage children to connect, collaborate, and engage with one another, forming the foundation for lifelong social skills. In a world that often feels fast-paced and fragmented, outdoor play spaces offer a unique, natural setting for children to build meaningful relationships. These spaces allow them to learn how to share, solve problems together, and develop respect for one another. And because each play area we design is thoughtfully crafted from natural materials and tailored to spark imagination, we’re helping young people grow through authentic, unstructured play. Whether it’s an urban playground, a rural play park, or a sensory garden, these spaces are more than just areas for physical activity—they’re places where bonds are formed, ideas are exchanged, and connections are fostered. At Timberplay and Richter Spielgeräte, we’re proud to be a part of this journey, creating environments that bring people together from an early age and shape stronger, more connected communities. #ConnectionThroughPlay #Timberplay #RichterSpielgeraete #ChildDevelopment #OutdoorPlay #CommunitySpaces #PlaygroundDesign #BuildingRelationships #LandscapeArchitecture Ben Harbottle Mark Grimshaw Hugo Ross Charlie Collings Hayley Ashby Michelle Ruther Charlie Russell Taylor Fox Daniel Wynn-Mackenzie Ella Wiseman

Many of us have taken our children to the playground, but why are playgrounds just for children? Why do we sit on a bench and watch our kids play and not interact with them like big kids, unlock our own childish spirit, perhaps our creativity? The Anna C. Verna Playground in Philadelphia’s FDR Park have designed their playground for teenagers as well as young kids. Great urban design should work for as many people as possible .....right? By designing playgrounds to suit people of all age demos, surely we are reminding ourselves of the importance of play. In any endeavour creativity is a critical virtue. The importance of play is a fundamental building block to enhance your curiosity, your intrigue, your self expression, and simply to enjoy yourself, to drop your shoulders and think about possibilities. Let's hope more playgrounds are designed for big and little kids. The Espresso blog is designed to curate interesting ideas from around the world to help you unlock your own great ideas. To get the Espresso to your inbox, head to: https://shorturl.at/iqGL2. Thanks Noah Silliman for the pic.

You want to plan for the succession of your lower mid-market company, but two of your children have been in a constant state of competition and conflict since they were toddlers. How do you arrive at a decision that will promote family relationships, and ensure the sustainability of your company? We know how. #FamilyBeforeBusinessAlways

Creating a space for kids to put their imaginations and dreams into action is one of the most important parts of any home. What aspects of your kids' playroom help foster their creativity?

Creating a space for kids to put their imaginations and dreams into action is one of the most important parts of any home. What aspects of your kids' playroom help foster their creativity?

Creating a space for kids to put their imaginations and dreams into action is one of the most important parts of any home. What aspects of your kids' playroom help foster their creativity?

🌟 Myth vs Fact: Kid Organization Edition 🌟 Myth: Organizing kids' spaces means sacrificing fun and creativity. Fact: A well-organized space can actually enhance creativity and play by making it easier for kids to find and use their toys and materials! Organization and creativity go hand in hand. By creating designated spaces for toys, art supplies, and imaginative play, children are free to explore and express themselves in an environment that fosters creativity and encourages independent play. #OrganizedPlay #KidsOrganization #FamilyFriendlyOrganization #WestLafayetteIndiana #GreaterLafayetteInd #MinimalistLiving #StorageSolutions #DeclutterYourLife #SustainableOrganizing

We want young girls to dream big and shatter glass ceilings. But this latest campaign from Barbie exposes the harsh reality - society is actively undermining (intentionally or not) their ambitions from an incredibly early age. The examples are disheartening: 🧒 By age 5, girls start doubting their potential 👩🦱 By 7, they're more likely to think boys are smarter 🧸 They get science toys 3x less often than boys It's a systemic issue of low expectations and ingrained biases slowly chipping away at their confidence before it can even fully develop. While this ad brings attention to the issue, it's up to all of us – parents, educators, and leaders – to actively challenge stereotypes, nurture girls' dreams, and reinforce their capabilities. Kudos to Barbie ® for using their massive platform to drive awareness. Now it's on all of us to turn awareness into action and #CloseTheDreamGap for the next generation. Let's get to work. Our girls are dreaming, and it's time we clear the path for them. 🌟

As a woman and mother, I’ve experienced barriers and already see them showing up in my 2-year-old daughter life. I strive daily to show her that anything is possible -by achieving my very own dreams. Shift & Play was born for this very reason. Our daughters and future generations deserve better. Let’s break these barriers and show them their dreams are limitless. What will you do to bridge this gap? #DreamGap #WomenEmpowerment #LimitlessPotential https://lnkd.in/e8gQtE6N

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