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Intergenerational Interaction: How it helps us
Tt’s amazing how much kids connect with Grandparents. There is an instant bond that seems effortless. One of my favorite parts about watching my children interact with my parents is that I get…
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Lyme Disease : My Story
I have Lyme Disease. The positive result came in last week and I’ve been on antibiotics since. I thought of a million ways to start writing about this and none of them felt…
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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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Family Bonding – The Importance of Family Outings
If we have learned one thing in the past year, it is the importance of connection. Creating moments of family bonding helps to strengthen your connection to each other. The easiest way to…
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December Outdoor Goal Review – Goodbye 2020
The end of the year: December. It came faster than I expected and was gone even quicker. December is full of holiday joy and family time. It is also really cold here in…
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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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September Outdoor Goals Review
September was full of transitions in our family. All of our schedules changed as work and school re-entered the equation. This meant a lot less time to spend together. It was hard on…
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August Review of Outdoor Goals
After camping at the end of July, I think we were all a little burnt out at the beginning of August. We took a little break from hiking and spent a few days…
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Family Camping at the Beach: Gear List
We had our first family camping trip at the beach and it was a huge success! We all had a great time and felt like we were prepared. That made everything go smoother.…