Protect Their Smiles: Why Every Young Skater Needs the Protection Gear

Protect Their Smiles: Why Every Young Skater Needs the Protection Gear

— Chad Garcia
World Smile Day falls on the first Friday in October. It’s a day to celebrate happiness and do good things to help others feel good. As parents, protecting your own...
Types of Scooters - A Comprehensive Guide for Every Age and Riding Style

Types of Scooters - A Comprehensive Guide for Every Age and Riding Style

— Chad Garcia
If you spend any time at playgrounds, parks, or in your own neighborhood, you’ll see how many different people love riding scooters. People of every age and skill level love...
How to Choose the Right Outdoor Activity for Your Child’s Personality

How to Choose the Right Outdoor Activity for Your Child’s Personality

— Chad Garcia
When it comes to making suggestions about children’s outdoor play, many parents’ guides get it wrong. The lists include the standard ideas that work for kids who already love getting...
Scooter Wheel Size Guide - How Different Wheel Sizes Affect Your Ride

Scooter Wheel Size Guide - How Different Wheel Sizes Affect Your Ride

— Chad Garcia
When choosing a scooter for kids or adults, you might focus on style, durability, and price, but wheel size affects your experience more than you might think. The diameter of...
How Children’s Outdoor Play Helps Siblings Build Stronger Bonds, Learn, and Grow Together

How Children’s Outdoor Play Helps Siblings Build Stronger Bonds, Learn, and Grow Together

— Chad Garcia
Every parent wants their kids to play nicely together and care about each other with a strong family bond. Siblings can be the best of friends, competitive rivals, and steadfast...
How to Choose the Right Skateboard Material

How to Choose the Right Skateboard Material

— Chad Garcia
Different types of skateboards made of various deck materials look, feel, and perform in different ways. When you first start with this activity, you might focus more on aesthetics and...
How Do You Stop on Inline Skates? A Beginner’s Stopping Guide

How Do You Stop on Inline Skates? A Beginner’s Stopping Guide

— Chad Garcia
You zoom down the path, wind in your hair with the landscape blurring past you when the realization comes that you have no idea how to slow down safely. How...
The Parts of a Roller Skate and Inline Skates Explained

The Parts of a Roller Skate and Inline Skates Explained

— Chad Garcia
If you’re buying your first pair of adult or kids roller skates, you might focus on fit and style. Knowing all the parts of the roller/inline skate, what they do,...
The Role of Play in Child Development: Why Giving Kids the Chance to Try Matters

The Role of Play in Child Development: Why Giving Kids the Chance to Try Matters

— Chad Garcia
Children’s outdoor play time is about more than having fun. It’s a fundamental part of child development. As parents, we frequently feel the urge to step in when things get...
Outdoor vs. Indoor Roller Skate Toe Stops: How to Choose the Right One for You

Outdoor vs. Indoor Roller Skate Toe Stops: How to Choose the Right One for You

— Chad Garcia
Indoor and outdoor skating require different types of roller skate toe stops. For outdoor surfaces, rubberized ones that offer increased grip help. For inside at the rink, harder materials slide...
Why Skating Is One of the Best Screen-Free Activities for Kids

Why Skating Is One of the Best Screen-Free Activities for Kids

— Chad Garcia
Parents everywhere want to know how to reduce screen time for their kids. Tablets, phones, and gaming systems have taken over most free time these days. Active outdoor play not...
How to Turn on A Skateboard

How to Turn on A Skateboard

— Chad Garcia
Turning on a skateboard requires balance, proper foot position, and a willingness to just go for it without fear of falling at first. Beginners start out rolling straight ahead and...