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Indoor Nature Ideas for Kids – “What Nature Can Teach Us”
The cold months are here and we don’t last long outside. While I strive to inspire you to get outside every day, no matter the temperature, these months can be tough even for…
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Simple Christmas Activities for Toddlers
Sometimes the simplest activities can be a huge hit with little kids. A box can be just as exciting as a toy and wrapping paper can be more fun than what was hidden…
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November Review – 3 Outdoor Goals for Healthy Family
November in New York brings colder weather and more rain. While I’m all for playing in the rain most of the time, cold rain is a different story. I also don’t like to…
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Fall Play with Leaves : What Nature Can Teach Us
Fall leaves are magical for so many reasons. There is something about a big pile of leaves that is irresistible to kids. They can bring out the kid in adults and always spell…
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At Home Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Being stuck at home for an indeterminate amount of time is nobody’s idea of a good time. For little kids, it can be pure torture. Kids need things to keep their bodies and…
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Spreading Joy in Times of Uncertainty
With the world in turmoil, a little bit of joy goes a long way. Kids are home from school and nobody is quite sure what to do with themselves. We are grasping for…
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Kindness: What Nature Can Teach Us
Nature is cruel. True or False? This is my least favorite saying since it is so incredibly false and leads to a lot of misconceptions about the natural world. The fact is that…
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10 Creative Ways to Teach the Alphabet
Teaching the alphabet is something every parent thinks about. Every kid learns their letters differently. I have practiced the alphabet in many different, creative ways with my son. Only through repetition (and many…
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Summer Bucket List for Toddlers
Summer is such a magical time for a toddler. The weather is warmer (although sometimes HOT) which means more time outside! This equals more fun for them, less stress for mom as toddlers…
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25 Family Earth Day Activities
Earth day is a day to get outside, enjoy nature, and do some good. It happens on April 22nd of every year and helps to raise awareness about environmental issues. There are some…
