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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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Summer Bath Ideas for Kids
Summertime! It is full of play outside and kids just don’t want to stop. Summer is sunshine and fresh air, laughter and horsing around. While kids get really dirty, baths just don’t seem…
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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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Creek Play: What Nature Can Teach Us
When the weather warms up, kids naturally want to play outside more. This is the perfect time to go exploring and discover new things. Creeks are a great place for kids to play,…
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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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Schedule: Why I Prefer to do Without
While kids are home from school and we are all sheltering in place, I see a lot of parents making a strict home school schedule for their kids. Personally, I’ve decided to go…
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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…
