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Gift Guide for the Visually Impaired
My father has always been a large part of my life. I am very close to him and so when the holidays come around I want to get him something nice. Several years…
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What Winter Can Teach Us
Outdoor play doesn’t have to stop in winter. Just because it’s cold out does not mean that you have to stay indoors. There are a lot of benefits to getting outside in winter,…
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Find your Favorite Nature Craft with Ela Wild
Nature learning doesn’t have to always be about being outside. At some point in the day, you need to come in and the perfect transition is a nature craft. It is a great…
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Postpartum Depression: Beginning My Journey Back to Myself
When I hit 6 months postpartum I thought I was cruising. I knew I had a risk of postpartum depression, but since I had made it half a year I figured I was…
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Apples: 26+ Recipes From Desserts to Dinners
I love apples! I’m way more of an apple person than pumpkin. Every year, our first fall activity is to go apple picking. That means we get a lot of apples and I end up…
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A Very Hungry Caterpillar First Birthday Party
A first birthday is a big deal! Even though the baby won’t remember, it’s fun and important to mark the occasion with a party. After all, you did it! You kept that tiny…
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Earthworms: What Nature Can Teach Us
Earthworms are fascinating creatures for children. My son is always looking for earthworms and I’m always looking for ways we can learn from them. Everything in nature can teach us something, and earthworms…
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Find the Time: You Can’t, It’s a Myth
“How do you find the time?” Sound like a familiar question? I know I’ve been asked this a lot. Another variation I hear is “Well, if you have the time.” These statements always…
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Child-Led Exploration
Ela Wild here, back with another installment of “What Nature Can Teach Us.” This month, we are talking about the benefits of child-led exploration. How it develops observational skills and helps us slow…
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Fall Craft to do with your Toddler
Autumn is for crafting together. As the temperature cools, rainy days become frequent and we spend more time indoors. Crafting is a great way to spend some time together and keep kids occupied…
