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The Kid Whisperer: How to teach your kid about the world through rough and tumble play
By Scott Ervin, Tribune News Service at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
I was recently, and mercifully, on vacation. The hotel pool was packed with people, many of whom had their children of all ages in the pool with them. Teenagers threw footballs, toddlers were swimming with floaties, and kids were swimming…
Key takeaway The hotel pool was packed with people, many of whom had their children of all ages in the pool with them.
Why this matters in The Waco
The scene at the hotel pool, with kids of all ages engaging in rough and tumble play, is a familiar one in Waco , where families often flock to local parks and pools to spend time together. This type of play is not only a great way for kids to get exercise and have fun, but it also provides a unique opportunity for parents to teach their children about the world. In Waco, parents can take advantage of the city's numerous parks and outdoor spaces to encourage this type of play, helping their kids develop important skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. As the city continues to invest in its parks and recreation facilities, it will be interesting to see how these spaces can be designed and utilized to foster more rough and tumble play, and the benefits it can bring to local children.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? I was recently, and mercifully, on vacation. The hotel pool was packed with people, many of whom had their children of all ages in the pool with them. Teenagers threw footballs, toddlers were swimming with floaties, and kids were swimming…
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