Get ready to introduce your little ones to the awe-inspiring magic of a celestial spectacle! Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, when a total solar eclipse will grace the skies over select areas of Mexico, the US, and Canada. While witnessing this extraordinary event with your kids promises to be an unforgettable experience, it’s essential to prioritize safety. Dive…
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Celestial Events in 2024: Don’t Miss These Full moons, Eclipses and Meteor Showers
There’s nothing quite like a full moon, eclipse or meteor shower to inspire wonder and awe in your child’s eyes. Budding skywatchers and stargazers are sure to enjoy what is in store for them this year. So mark your calendars, set your reminders, and let the kids stay up late for these celestial events in 2024! Of all the celestial…
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11 Smart Ways to Score Affordable Outdoor Clothing for Kids
As the adage goes, “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing”. If we want our kids to play outdoors in all weather (and yes, we do!), then we need to make sure they’re properly equipped. But how can we find affordable outdoor clothing for kids? Welcome, outdoor-loving parents, to your ultimate guide for finding top-quality affordable outdoor…
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Best Outdoor Gifts for Teens (Worthy of Their Approval)
Finding the best outdoor gifts for teens can be complicated. One the one hand, teenagers are more discriminating (not just any shiny new toy will do). But on the other hand, they are honing in on their interests and passions, giving you a better sense of direction for your gift-choosing compass. And if they’re outdoorsy? All the better! Because not…
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Busy kids still need nature: 18 ways to help them get outside
Despite our best intentions, kids’ schedules can get busy when you combine school and sports and activities. This sometimes leaves less time for the outdoors, but busy kids still need nature. We could easily argue that busy kids need nature even more! Kids need time away from structured activities to breathe, to decompress, to let their minds and imaginations wander….
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16 Quiet and Calm Sit Spot Activities for Kids to Enjoy Outdoors
When my family thinks of spending time outdoors, it’s usually focused on action and adventure. But there is also great value in simply being in nature. In being quiet, being calm, and taking time to absorb the nature around us. One strategy: sit spot activities! Kids can enjoy nature in a quiet, calm and independent way by using a “sit spot”. Although the…
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36 Simple Autumn Outdoor Activities to Help Kids Fall in Love with Nature
Rich in loose parts, colors and textures, Autumn outdoor activities are endless fun for kids and encourage them to spend even more time outside. There are so many outdoor activities for kids that are especially enjoyable in Autumn, beyond jumping in leaf piles and visiting an orchard. Autumn is a great time to spend outdoors and provides us with an…
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How to Help Your Kids Stay Active Outside this Winter
Help your kids stay active outside this winter (and enjoy it) with a few simple tips. It might be cold out there, but adventure still awaits! When temperatures drop, it’s easy to hunker down, get cozy and stay inside. But let’s not forget the benefits of outdoor play, which don’t go on hiatus over the winter. With proper clothing and…
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16 Rainy Day Outdoor Activities Your Kids Will Love
Rainy days should inspire outdoor play, not provide excuses to stay indoors. Whether your child is an aspiring engineer, meteorologist, artist, biologist, musician or builder, they’re sure to find a reason to stay outside once you read this list of fun rainy day outdoor activities for kids. Get out there and meet the wet day with joy! Is your child…
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5 Ways Kids Can Help Bats and Understand Their Importance
Kids can help bats and their conservation in several different ways: learning more about them, reversing misunderstandings and supporting their futures. What do bats have to do with chocolate, the American Civil War and speed records? Read on to find out! Bats haven’t always had the best reputation when it comes to kids’ favorite animals. Often portrayed as scary animals…
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