To garden with kids or not. That is the question. If you’re an experienced, dedicated and prolific gardener, your answer is likely a resounding ‘YES’. But what if you’re more like me, interested in growing my own food, but disorganized and short on time and talent? Here’s my five cents: Do it anyway. When I think about my mother, images… Read More
Outdoor Play Ideas and Tips for Rainy Days
Rainy day activities for kids are often equaled to indoor activities, but there’s no reason why kids can’t play outside when it rains. (Getting wet may make them cold, but it won’t make them sick – this is just a myth.) The benefits of playing outside are many, which is what inspired me to start this blog to begin with…. Read More
13 Benefits of Outside Play That Are Backed by Science
When I grew up, the adults in my life – parents, grandparents, teachers and other caregivers – always told me that playing outside every day was “good for you.” At the time my friends and I never paid much attention to these alleged benefits of outside play; the thrill of catching a frog or climbing a tree was reward enough… Read More
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