Once school is over, how do you make the best of your summer vacations with children? Since kids are officially excused from sitting in a classroom all day, summer is the best time of the year to have some rock-n-rollin' time outside. Here comes the active vacations idea!Three.... read more
Simple as that, spring arrived on our doorstep and birds started tweeting in the trees at sunrise. Tulips and daffodils are blooming in gardens, and long sleeves will soon give way to short sleeves and flip-flops. After the long dark months of winter, spring makes us feel grea.... read more
Want kids to connect with nature? They need to learn to love it first and any of these books will help you to plan your next nature exploration. When nature books are so good that they get made into a feature-length movie or stick with your child's memory through the years, th.... read more
Since its creation in 1970, Earth Day has become an incredible incentive to take action and do something for our planet. It's so popular it's part of our kids' lives as much as any major holiday. Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, but to make the most of it, jumps.... read more
When you think of night hikes, do you think of crooked witches and monsters? Because you know, that's only in fairytales. Walking in the night with children is a whole different experience that stimulates all senses when everything is quiet and goes to sleep—or wakes up. Thi.... read more
So you've checked all the boxes. Playdates... check. Organized activities... check. Homework... check. Healthy snacks... check. Good job, right? Wait! What about the outdoors? Oh, we're not talking commando backpacking trips in remote wilderness areas, here. Just simpl.... read more
Wouldn't the pea get squished under a hundred mattresses? Would Little Pea get his veggies for dessert if he ate his sweets? Who would be the first person to grow a bowl of peas and declared winner of the yearly contest organized by Thomas Jefferson? Luckily for your childre.... read more
In the classic book The Secret Garden, ten-year old Mary Lennox and her cousin nurse a secret garden back to life and discover happiness and health when the garden blooms and thrives, its pretty flowers attracting all sorts of busy pollinators in the sunshine. Indeed for youn.... read more
Taking your kids to Europe might sound daunting, but it is an amazing opportunity where you can blend fun with culture, history, and art. Given the long and tiring journey, careful planning will go a long way in making the trip a smooth and efficient ride. Here are a few items.... read more
Do you have an aspiring monkey at home who dreams of going up ladders, tree branches and climbing nets? A young climber who can't resist a boulder or a tree in the forest? If yes, then you must urgently find your closest indoor climbing gym. While they may not end up soloing E.... read more
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