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Kimberly Hart, The Playground Equipment Expert

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play IS serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” ~ Fred Rogers

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, especially if children are free to play! PlaygroundEquipment.com’s author and expert at playgrounds, Kimberly Hart takes Mr. Roger’s words very seriously, making it her mission to raise awareness about the importance of play for happy, healthy, successful children both in the now and into the future. As a mother of two bright, adventurous daughters, Kim enjoys witnessing firsthand the power of play in shaping their ever-growing confidence and courage! During her time with PlaygroundEquipment.com, Kim has cultivated a vibrant collection of playground infographics, articles, videos, and other resources backed by research and fueled by dedication to the cause. Here are a few of her favorite creations, which explore the benefits of play and beyond:

Kim has bloomed into a leader in the play world on social media as well and has been named a social media influencer by global play expert Jeff Harry! Alongside her fellow Play People, Kim Hart contributes to a thriving community that helps policymakers, educators, and parents embrace the notion that play is “the work of childhood” and a natural catalyst for learning. She is a top voice for the #playmatters hashtag and has had the honor of co-hosting several Twitter chats, including the U.S. Play Coalition’s wonderful #WePlayChat. You can connect with Kim on Twitter and Facebook – she would love to hear from you!

As we mentioned before, Kim is a proud mother to fun-loving wildflowers with a penchant for adventure. Hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, and geocaching are among the Hart family’s favorite activities, much to the unbridled joy of the rescue pup Wilde. Kim’s passion for movement and her belief that it is medicine also inspired her to become a personal trainer and a camp counselor around her hometown of Indianapolis. Of course, all this go-time needs some down time. To unwind, Kim loves nothing more than to be on a playground, or to curl up with Wilde and get lost in a good sci-fi book.

Here is just a sampling of articles that Kim has authored: