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
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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...
Inline Skating for Beginners: Top Tips to Help Kids Learn Safely

Inline Skating for Beginners: Top Tips to Help Kids Learn Safely

Chad Garcia
At first, a pair of children’s roller blades might look intimidating to a kid. They’re quite a bit different than roller skates with a more stable, quad-wheel design. It helps...
Skateboarding Tips for Beginners: How to Skateboard Safely for Fun!

Skateboarding Tips for Beginners: How to Skateboard Safely for Fun!

Chad Garcia
Kids of all ages and adults alike want to learn how to skateboard. This long-time favorite pastime brings you tons of fun, physical exercise, and an opportunity to try out...
Evening Outdoor Fun: The Best Ways for Kids to Stay Active After Sunset in Summer

Evening Outdoor Fun: The Best Ways for Kids to Stay Active After Sunset in Summer

Chad Garcia
Scorching summer weather makes it hard for kids to get outside in the afternoon and stay active. Instead, families can enjoy the cooler evening hours together. As the sun sets,...
The Origin and History of Skateboarding

The Origin and History of Skateboarding

Chad Garcia
The background of skateboarding started earlier than many people might think. Also, it includes a lot more technological advancements that contributed to its popularity over the decades. Fitness, fun, media...
9 Best Fourth of July Outdoor Games for Kids & Teens

9 Best Fourth of July Outdoor Games for Kids & Teens

Chad Garcia
What could be more American than getting outside to have fun with family and friends on the 4th of July? The weather is warm, the kids are off school, and everyone’s...
Growing Through Play: Teaching Kids Roller Skating This World Youth Skills Day

Growing Through Play: Teaching Kids Roller Skating This World Youth Skills Day

Chad Garcia
On July 15 every year, people everywhere focus on World Youth Skills Day and a celebration and exploration of teaching young people things that benefit their whole lives. Families, educators,...