There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
Are you looking for a forest-school inspired activity to change up your outdoor play routine? Or maybe the kids just need a little extra motivation to go outside? Look no further than this fun and simple memory game. I’ve seen kids play this game at Swedish preschools many times, and it’s a perfect activity to take outside! Memory games give… Read More
I’m going to be totally honest – crafts are not my thing. Popsicle sticks, sequins, googly eyes and foam sheets usually make me cringe, and don’t even get me started on glitter. But there is one type of craft that I truly enjoy doing with my kids and that is – surprise, surprise – the open-ended nature craft. A nature… Read More
I’m not a pro gardener by any means. If I were to rate myself and my gardening skills on a scale from ‘total newbie’ to ‘awesome expert’ I would probably wind up somewhere in the ‘mediocre’ range. While this used to bother me, I’ve never let it stopped me. (I explain why I’ll die trying in The Top 5 Reasons… Read More
I love family camping. LOVE it. The fresh air, the simplicity, the mindfulness that comes from unplugging and worrying about nothing but where to pitch your tent and make the perfect campfire. But let’s be honest, sometimes family camping doesn’t exactly go the way you had planned. When we headed down to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky for a… Read More
The moment I became a mom in the U.S. I knew I had a story to tell – the story about parenting in Scandinavia and everything that it entails, including outdoor napping, forest schools and raising children who care about nature. Well, it’s been nine years since my oldest daughter was born and the road to publishing my parenting memoir… Read More
"Growing research suggests that just about any kind of green space—from hiking trails and coastlines to soccer fields and local parks—can make you happier and boost your mental health, as long as it has a few key qualities."
time.com/4881665/green-spaces-nature-happiness/#
What Green Spaces Can Do to Your Mood
time.com
You don't need to go forest bathing to get health benefits from nature
Competitive stone skimming - I'll file that under "things I didn't know existed"😂
Inside the Lively World of Competitive Stone Skimming
outsideonline.com
Each fall, the world's greatest stone skimmers gather on a small Scottish island and try to outgun each other.
Couldn't agree more with this article. I have some great tips for getting started with storytelling in nature on the blog: rainorshinemamma.com/storytelling-in-nature/
Ditch the grammar and teach children storytelling instead
theguardian.com
Writing stories is a craft that is crucial for life. And if the government insists, you can test it, measure it and use it in commerce, too
Poor thing! And kudos to those firefighters for working so hard to get him out of there😃
Firefighters worked in the pouring rain to free this little raccoon 🚒💛
