5 Excuses to Skip Winter Outdoor Play (And Why You Should Get Outside Anyway!)
Kids need fresh air, sunshine, and exercise that only come from being outside year-round. Winter outdoor play makes kids happy!
Why You Should Keep Your Suds in the Tub this Summer
I host a nature challenge for families once a month with the goal of getting kids outside and engaged with nature. With summer in it’s infancy, I’ve been seeing other …
Scavenger Hunt: Nature Activity for Parents and Kids
Scavenger hunts are always a winning activity in our house. It provides the kids with a challenge, a way to expend some energy, and opportunities to think critically about natural …
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 …
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 …
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 …
5 Nature Activities to Get Your Kids Outside this Winter
When it comes to getting my kids outside in the winter, I fail miserably. I like being warm. I like being dry. I like having feeling in my fingertips. Don’t …