Author Archives: Linda McGurk

Tick crawling across leaf.
How to prevent ticks and not go crazy with worry

The other day, our cat had just snuggled up on my daughter’s pillow in bed...

25
May
7 ways to support your child's sensory differences outdoors.
Supporting Your Child’s Sensory Differences Outdoors

By Kristin Palen, OTR/L The plans are made, it’s a beautiful day and everything is...

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03
Mar
Two children playing in the snow.
What you need to know about outdoor play in the winter

When you live in Scandinavia, outdoor play in the winter is a given and the...

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08
Dec
9 tips to get outside with teens and tweens

“When my kids were little, getting outside was easy but now, when they’re older, it’s...

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20
May
How to enjoy winter like a Scandinavian
How to really enjoy – and not merely survive – winter

When I lived in Indiana, a curious thing happened every year around the time when...

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30
Dec