Childhood should involve countless hours chasing fireflies, making mud pies, and building forts. These are the essential elements of the childhood experience—not devices and crammed schedules.

We’ve screened every suggested activity with a “real life” filter taking into account busy schedules, competing screen time, the gargantuan effort it can sometimes take to get kids outside.

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Spending time outdoors as a family is a great way to bond, have fun, and...
Community gardening is an excellent way to bring people together and promote sustainable, healthy living....
If there’s one thing about toddlers and young kids-they sure are busy little people! That’s...
They fall from the sky, capturing our awe- snowflakes. These tiny, beautiful shapes are gifts...
“If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the...
This fun and easy project is also an excellent way to spend some time outdoors...
The physical and mental benefits of taking a walk or hike in nature are reasons...
If there is one new habit your children should adopt, it’s nature journaling. Nature journaling...
Nature is inspiring. But rain, nature’s way of refreshing everything, is miraculous. When rain is...
Nature offers us the most precious and vital gifts each and every day. But one...

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