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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  Stargazing with kids is a fun way to enjoy the night sky and nurture...
Tree climbing is dead. What was once a staple of childhood is now disappearing. We...
The verdict is in. Mud and dirt are good for kids. The germs are needed...
The outdoors naturally challenges a child senses with its many sounds, smells, textures, temperatures and...
If your child insists on grabbing for your smartphone, put it to your advantage and...
The UK-based Wildlife Trusts is truly an organization to check out, if you live in...
Looking for a fun thing to do outdoors with kids? Try geocaching. This outdoor activity...
It turns out that building forts, hideouts, and playhouses are part of the way that...
Studying prints left by animals is an ancient activity that was first practiced by those...
Seed Bombs. These words are sure to get your child excited enough to put down...

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