We don’t know them all, but we owe them all. #MemorialDay2021

Love is love. I am proud to work for a municipality and in a profession that values inclusion, social justice, and diversity.

I am looking forward to continuing and improving the great community events and recreation programs that Sayreville has to offer. And hopefully playing and having a little fun along the way. tapinto.net/towns/raritan-…

A1: Play promotes problem-solving, enhances creativity, and encourages empathy. These are essential skills in our world. #WePlayChat

A2: By looking for playful opportunities and experiences throughout the day and not scheduling a specific time for play, we can ensure children can gain the benefits from play. Play is a thing, we need to focus on and encourage building the trait of playfulness. #WePlayChat

A3: By letting children play. By not ending play time when they are in a state of flow. By not forcing outcomes. By facilitating, not directing. By encouraging play at every opportunity. #WePlayChat

Mic drop moment brought to you by Brian VanDongen! 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️ #WePlayChat #WePlay #Play

Happy NRPA news Parks and Recreation Month! Parks and recreation serve an essential and critical need and purpose in our communities. That’s #OurParksandRecStory and I’m sticking to it!

Today is Park and Recreation Professionals Day! I provide essential services to my community and help people create memories that last a life time. #OurParkandRecStory

Ooh fun! Thanks Popular Science for sharing our thoughts about the elements that make a perfect playground! popsci.com/science/archit…

“How refreshing it feels simply to keep the focus on kids being silly, delightful and innocent.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/08…

Despite the headline, this is a positive story: “After receiving *hundreds* of supportive comments…Sarah’s children and others in the neighbourhood had been back out with the chalk and wouldn't be deterred”. Good on ya Sarah!! #playingout #parentpower walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/m…

Morning sunrise from the #ParksandRecreationSummit.

Be careful saying be careful! There are so many more constructive ways to empower children during risky play.

Please consider donating $4 to Pure Play Every Day, Inc. to celebrate their 4th Birthday and to empower the facilitation of pure play for every child.

“There is nothing more badass than being yourself.” Neelay Bhatt #njrpa2022

“Throughout the pandemic, parks and recreation professionals have not just proven that they are essential, but they are exceptional.” #njrpa2022

Annual post-NJRPA conference walk on the boardwalk.

Our keynote at NJRPA Neelay Bhatt last week really got me thinking: what’s your biggest fear, and what is a call to action? I was inspired by the people who went on stage to share theirs. And while I couldn’t put into words then what I was thinking, I think I have it now.

I'll be there!