Family

Here you will find fun ideas to keep your family active in the outdoors, advice for balancing family life, and research about the positive effect of nature on childhood development.

  • How to Get Kids Outside (When It Isn’t Easy)

    Let’s face it. It’s getting harder and harder to get kids to go outside when they can have so much fun indoors. Research proves time and time again just how good it is for kids to go outside. So how do we entice them to go outside? Here’s a few tips. Why Get Your Kids…

  • Too Many Extracurriculars: How to Know When It’s Just Too Much

    Extracurricular activities benefit children by promoting valuable life skills, however, balance is crucial to prevent negative impacts on their physical and emotional health. Overindulgence in activities can lead to stress, poor nutrition, weakened family connections, performance anxiety, and undesirable sleep habits. It’s important for parents to assess the overall impact on their child’s wellbeing, enforce…

  • Rustic Christmas Ornaments to DIY (That Don’t Look Tacky)

    Looking for a more natural, rustic theme for your Christmas tree this year? Look no further! I have compiled a list of some of my favorite rustic DIY Christmas Ornaments. I know sometimes DIY ornaments can look cheap or tacky, but here are a few that caught my eye. As an added bonus, most of…

  • Green Time versus Screen Time: Why It Matters

    With the rise of modern technology, many families (including children) are spending the majority of their time indoors. Studies are revealing, however, that families who spend more time outside are happier, healthier, and even smarter. Some studies also support that it can even help children and adults cope with the symptoms of ADHD and depression.…

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