Author Archives: Linda McGurk

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
Even during a pandemic, children need to play outside. In fact, outside is one of the best places to be to avoid infection.
Don’t lock up our kids – they need outside play now more than ever

As I was lazily browsing my Facebook feed last night, a heated thread about an...

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19
Aug
The Unexpected Ways Free Outdoor Play Sets Your Child Up for Success

When we think of learning, our mind immediately tends to conjure up images of classrooms,...

11
Jan
How a Cell Phone Storage Box Can Help You Unplug and Connect as a Family. Rain or Shine Mamma
The One Holiday Gift that Can Help You Unplug and Connect as a Family

If there are two phrases that get tossed around a lot in our house, it’s...

08
Dec
Why Scandinavians Leave Their Babies Out in the Cold. As it turns out, letting your baby nap outside - even in freezing temperatures - has many benefits.
Why Scandinavians Leave Their Babies Out in the Cold

A few years ago, I got talking to a prominent researcher at the University of...

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03
Nov