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Embracing Messy Play: Advice from a (Recovering) Type A Parent
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...
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There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather – Pre-Order Your Copy Now!
The moment I became a mom in the U.S. I knew I had a story to tell – the story about parenting in Scandinavia and everything that it entails, including outdoor napping, forest schools and raising...
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5 Common Mistakes When Gardening with Kids (And How to Fix Them)
I’m not a pro gardener by any means. If I were to rate myself and my gardening skills on a scale from ‘total newbie’ to ‘awesome expert’ I would probably wind up somewhere in the ‘mediocre’ range....
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Nature People and 30+ Other Nature Craft Printables
I’m going to be totally honest – crafts are not my thing. Popsicle sticks, sequins, googly eyes and foam sheets usually make me cringe, and don’t even get me started on glitter. But there is one type...
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Outdoor Memory Game for Kids
Are you looking for a forest-school inspired activity to change up your outdoor play routine? Or maybe the kids just need a little extra motivation to go outside? Look no further than this fun and...
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Creating Process Art with Tree Nuts
Fall. The season for finding the perfect pumpkin in a muddy field, grilling s’mores over a comforting campfire and creating process art with the help of tree nuts. Yes, art and nuts – they’re a thing!...
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Outdoor Learning Is HOT – and Tinkergarten Is Recruiting!
It’s a chilly November morning in Terre Haute, Ind., and few people are out on foot in the light drizzle. But on the city’s east side, scenic Hawthorn Park is buzzing with activity. Here, half a dozen...
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9 Safety Tips for Kids Climbing Trees
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...
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The Unexpected Ways Free Outdoor Play Sets Your Child Up for Success
When we think of learning, our mind immediately tends to conjure up images of classrooms, desks and text books. After all, school is the epitome of learning and an institution that most of us send our...
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