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One on One Hiking with Kids
Have you ever wondered how well you really know your kids? It is so important for us, as parents, to take the time to learn who they truly are. Spending one on one…
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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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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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Bug Hunt: What Nature Can Teach Us
We’re going on a bug hunt! Hunting for bugs is a great way to get kids outside to learn and observe nature. Bugs are misunderstood but are a crucial part of the ecosystem.…
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Empathy and Diversity: Teaching Children
Teaching kids empathy isn’t an easy task. That is why I was so happy to talk to Lyndal M. Ihle and host a guest post about fostering empathy in our children and celebrating…
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Racism: How to Raise Kids to be Anti-Racist
I muted and listened and searched for words. Nothing I can say will truly make a difference but I can’t stay silent. Racial justice is within our grasp as long as we continue…
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The Perfect Blend between Technology and Hands-on Learning for Kids
The power of hand-on learning is undeniable and is often lost as education has begun to rely more on technology. How to merge physical and digital learning has been a struggle of mine…
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Mail a Hug to Grandparents: An Easy Craft
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are meant to celebrate parents individually. As a child, these days were usually spent doing all of our parents’ favorite things. I remember gardening on Mother’s Day and…
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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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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…
