There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
A while back I wrote a post about kids climbing trees that resonated with a lot of people. It made me realize just how important this once ubiquitous childhood pastime is for creating an emotional attachment to the land and the living things that nurture us. But while many parents fondly remember their own days of scaling up gangly spruces… Read More
As long as I can remember, my girls have climbed trees. Skinny trees, big trees, crooked trees, straight trees, old trees, young trees, pine trees, deciduous trees… They’ve climbed trees in snow suits in the winter and barefoot in the summer. On more than one occasion, they’ve climbed trees wearing princess dresses. And you know what? Sometimes I join them… Read More
Do you remember what your summer evenings were like as a child? If you were like me, they consisted of games of kick the can, cops and robbers, and of building fairy gardens next to the stream behind my house. It’s a common misconception that children need rigorous schedules and structure in order to shape them into well-rounded adults. On… Read More
Countless kids have had their first nature experiences in parks, and for children who live in urban areas, public lands are an essential gateway to the natural world. National parks like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and the Smoky Mountains may be among the most famous and iconic public lands, but our nation’s thousands of local and state parks are just… Read More
I might as well admit it; I’ve never been one to handle messes well. Although I don’t consider myself a neat freak, I like my home nice and clean, and I like my kitchen counter free from clutter. When my girls ask to make homemade salt dough and proceed to unleash their imagination – along with approximately two pounds of… Read More
