Help your kids stay active outside this winter (and enjoy it) with a few simple tips. It might be cold out there, but adventure still awaits! When temperatures drop, it’s easy to hunker down, get cozy and stay inside. But let’s not forget the benefits of outdoor play, which don’t go on hiatus over the winter. With proper clothing and…
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Here is a list of celestial events in 2022 — full moons, lunar eclipses, solar eclipses and meteor showers — that will be sure to dazzle and delight. Budding skywatchers and stargazers are sure to enjoy what is in store for them this year. So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and let the kids stay up late! Full Moons…
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In the face of colder weather and fewer activities, make your Family Plan for spending winter outdoors and enjoy new opportunities and adventure. Building your family’s Winter Outdoors Plan can help you feel more positive about the colder weather and limited activities, all while helping you connect more with nature… and each other! The arrival of winter often comes with…
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A gift guide for useful stocking stuffers and party favors for outdoorsy kids, helping you avoid candy or cheap plastic items! Whether stocking stuffers or party favors, sometimes we’re looking for a small item that will still have meaning. If you’re gifting to/from an outdoorsy kid, we have a few ideas! As a bonus, they’re budget-friendly at under $15 each….
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Help develop your kids’ wonder, awe and gratitude by noticing the little things (and big) in nature. “Look! Isn’t it boootiful?” Like many parents, my husband and I often question what mistakes we’re making in raising our children. We can definitely name quite a few! But when one of our sons points out (unprompted) the beauty of a view, the…
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Morning exercise is a great way to help your kids prepare for the school day ahead. For those of us with children in traditional schools, preparing our children for the school day can be challenging. We can cross everything off our checklist (wake up, get dressed, eat breakfast, brush teeth, pack bag, get to school on time), but what else can…
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