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Nature crafts and process art with natural materials are good and simple ways to engage little ones in nature. Collecting the materials gives children a reason to get outside and when they start working on their project they get beneficial sensory stimulation. Above all, they have fun! But as kids get older, they sometimes lose interest in these types of… 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
Recently, the girls and I went camping for a couple of nights in a scenic state park, with a 15-mile canoe trip marking the highlight of the weekend. I had envisioned us leisurely paddling down the quiet river, maybe spotting some bald eagles, turtles and other wildlife on the way, but mostly just enjoying the stillness and oneness with nature…. Read More
So many books, so little time…Between working, adventuring outdoors and taking care of all the chores that make our household and family life go round, I don’t have nearly as much time to read as I’d like. And should I lo and behold have a few minutes to sit down with an intriguing memoir, it usually isn’t long before I… Read More
Recently, I walked outside just to find my two daughters lying on the back deck sprawled out like eagles, eyes wide open and staring at the clouds slowly passing by. They lay in complete silence, until they noticed my presence. “We’re playing dead to see if the turkey vultures will come and peck at our eyes!” my youngest cheerfully volunteered… Read More
