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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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Mindfulness in Kids with StoryMoment
Living in the moment is a skill that rewards us with a calm mind. How do we accomplish this state of mindfulness and, more importantly, how do we teach it to our children?…
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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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School 2020: First Day Emotions
Back to school 2020 was chaotic, to say the least. There was a waiting game of “will they, won’t they” open for the year and what will it look like? Parents stressed over…
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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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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…
