Nature Nook: Nature Activity for Parents and Kids
Are you worried that your children will be in the next generation of kids that didn’t play outside because their parents were too busy working? Do you want to show …
Half of U.S. Preschoolers Play Outside Daily
About half of U.S. preschoolers are playing outside daily with a parent. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that 3-5-year-olds get at least 2 hours of physical activity every day. …
Nature Art: Activity for Parents and Kids
Making nature art is one of my favorite activities to do with my kids. It’s the perfect combination of outdoor fun and creativity. The concept is simple. You and your …
Nature Increases Self-Discipline of Children
Self-discipline has been described as a limited but renewable resource. In other words, you can only be self-disciplined to stay focused on a certain task for so long. Eventually, you …
Wildlife Walk: Nature Activities for Parents and Kids
Small children rarely need help staying engaged in nature. They are tiny scientists, testing the hardness of rocks, how different kinds leaves crumble, and the sound sticks make when you …
Setting SMART Goals for Getting Outside
I’m writing this post for myself. I need to set clear goals for getting myself and my children outdoors more in 2018. It’s funny, really. My career, research, and even …
Nearby Nature Decreases Stress Levels of Children
Life is stressful. We live in a fast-paced world with constant change. Constant stress. But there are little things we can do to buffer life’s stressful events and these small …
Nature Makes You Nice
Are you feeling nice today? Will you see the co-worker who came in contagious and gave you the flu? Perhaps you’ll wake up to the same dirty dishes in the …