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 …
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 …
How to Make Leaf Bowls: A Fall Craft Using Leaves of Beautiful Colors – Thanksgiving Craft
This fun Thanksgiving craft will have your kids begging to get off screens, outside, and crafting! It gets you outside with the kids, exploring nature and finding leaves of all …
STATS: Nature Time vs Screen Time
The numbers speak for themselves: kids spend less than 7 minutes per day outside while they spend more than 7 hours on media. Our kids are becoming increasingly sedentary and …
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 …
5 Day Nature Challenge
Hi and welcome to the 5 day nature challenge! Here’s what you need to know: Challenge: Get outside for 30 minutes each day Duration: 5 days (Monday through Friday) Join …
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 …
Nature-Based ADHD Treatment for Kids
Are you looking for an alternative or supplemental ADHD treatment for you child? Here are 5 nature-based strategies that are easy to use and incorporate into your daily lives. If …
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 …