Outdoor Play

Although I love a good long hike to some epic views, I’m well aware that sometimes those bucket list hikes are not always kid-proof or accessible on your average weekend. Nature walks are the perfect alternative to get your kiddos outside, enjoy the fresh air, and get some exercise. You could always just go for […]

I love to take my kids to the natural playgrounds in the city. They are such an inviting place to play! They scream climb me! Jump on me! Play with me! Maybe i’m a kid at heart, but I love natural playgrounds. Metal playgrounds are everywhere. They can get a little bit boring because they

There is no denying that bugs fascinate children. Children appear to be drawn to anything nasty and crawly. They are fascinated by insects, whether they dive right in and get messy or observe from a safe distance. Although it may appear nasty to some, insects can teach your children a variety of skills without them

Have you ever seen your kids splayed out like eagles on the back porch, eyes wide open and wondering at the clouds going by? I’ve seen it happen dozens of times. They were once completely silent until they detected my presence. “We’re pretending to be dead to see if the turkey vultures come and nibble

While many parents fondly recall their own days of fervently mounting gangly spruces and creaky old oak trees, others are concerned about their children’s safety when they do the same nowadays. Tree climbing carries some danger of physical injury, and no parent wants to be the cause – actual or perceived – of their child’s

When we think of education, our minds automatically conjure up pictures of classrooms, desks, and textbooks. After all, school is the pinnacle of learning and an institution that most of us send our children to in order for them to acquire necessary skills. However, schools are a relatively new phenomena. Children in hunter-gatherer societies developed

It’s pretty easy to get your toddler to agree to going outside to the playground, but tweens and teens are a little bit of a different story. Many teenagers want to stay home or go out with their friends, and many suggestions that my parents had for me I rejected right away. If my friends

Kids need to play outside more, especially in the days of technology. I mean we are surrounded by tech. It’s literally all around us. But even so, getting kids outside has so many benefits. I remember when I was growing up my parents always encouraged me to keep wondering and create my own adventures. I

I know that playing outside in the winter isn’t a favorite activity for many people, but it’s actually really important for kids to get outside, even when it’s cold! If you have little ones in snowsuits and snow boots, it takes them maximum energy just to walk in the snow. That kind of exercise is

It can be so frustrating to see kids on screens or stuck inside for long periods of time, but at the same time it can be exhausting taking kids outside to play. I totally get it. This parenting gig is a tough one, and making sure kids get outside every single day can seem like