3 Easy Steps to Get You Started with a Gratitude Nature Walk!
A gratitude nature walk can provide a fun and easy way to get outside and practice one of the most important virtues that our kids need to grow into happy, …
The Key to Maintaining a Healthy Sleep Schedule for Smart & Gifted Kids… While Still Enjoying Late Night Shenanigans
Having a consistent sleep schedule for kids is vital to them getting good sleep. But it’s not always easy to find the right combination to pull it all together. In …
ADHD QUIZ – What Kind of ADHD Does Your Kid Have?
Take our simple and fun ADHD Quiz to see what type of ADHD your kid has! Then we’ll share some tips and strategies to help you manage your kids’ ADHD …
How to Transform Your Backyard into a Learning Space for Kids
Providing our children with the opportunity to learn and explore within natural spaces at an early age can be one of the greatest gifts we can give in terms of …
5 Strategies that Will Get Your Family Outside & Having Fun
Intuitively, we know that being outside is beneficial for our kids. It wears them out so they sleep better at night. They seem more relaxed and less hyperactive in the …
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 …
Nature Destinations Near Albuquerque that are OPEN – as of July 6, 2018
Severe drought has caused the National Forest Service to close down many of the trails around Albuquerque. Trails in the Sandias, Manzanos, Mazanitos, and Santa Fe National Park …
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 Matters Ambassador: Sherri, Owner of Wild Child Outdoor Preschool
Nature Matters Ambassadors are people who represent the values and commitment of the Nature Matters Community to get kids outdoors and engaged with nature. Sherri Sanders is our very first …
Easter Nature Activities
Easter is just around the corner. Here are a few nature activities that are related to the holiday. I’ve included religious and non-religious ideas so hopefully these will work for …