Daily Dose of Nature Challenge
As we are all working together to practice "social distancing," we are reminded that nature isn't on the list of things that are...
Why I Want Adventure Play for my Child
True play, on the other hand, is not structured by adults or driven by the agenda of an adult; it’s an entirely child-led process. This ty
Life Lessons from a Rainy Day
Rainy days are the perfect time to mindfully give your child a gift that will last them a lifetime-- a sunny outlook on life! Life has...
Developmentally Appropriate Nature Play for Ages 0-2
It may not seem like it, but there’s so much that even the littlest of children can do in nature. Children are never too young to begin app
Squelching "There's Nothing to Do Outside" Through Focused Observation
There are so many benefits to nature play-- the unrestricted outdoor play that's so frequently missing from the lives of today's...
Nature Play- Its Importance and Why You Need to be Present
It can be difficult to push out our desire to be productive in order to just be. Thoughts about our to-do lists constantly rush through our
Nature Scavenger Hunts for Young Children
If your kids are very young and need a bit of motivation for your hike or if you are new to hiking and worried they will become bored, a...
Make Someone Smile with "Rocking"
Have you been “rocking,” yet? It’s a craze beginning to sweep the country! I’ve been sort of obsessed with acts of “secret” kindness...
What does outdoor play look like for babies?
I’m totally inspired by www.365Outside.org and www.simplefamilies.com to incorporate outdoor play every day. If you’re not familiar with...
