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!
Nature Makes Our Kids Physically Healthier
As you well know, kids who spend time outside tend to be healthier. But we may not know exactly how they’re healthier. Here are a few stats. Obesity 1 out …
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 …
Nature as a Supplemental Treatment for ADHD
Intuitively, we all know that getting outside is important for our kids. It wears them out, they tend to sleep better at night, and they’re usually happier. Did you know …
5 Nature Treatments for Kids with ADHD
Are you looking for alternative or supplemental treatments for you child who has ADHD or displays ADHD behaviors? Here are 5 nature strategies that are easy to use and incorporate …
A Recipe for Getting Outdoors with Your Kids: Video
This is a great video to introduce you to what I do! I help parents find the perfect recipe to help them get their kids outdoors and engaged with nature. …
Nature Increases Student Performance on Standardized Tests
As we explore the literature together, you can see that the health and social benefits of nature are becoming clear. Study after study point to positive effects when we interact …
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 …