My childhood afternoons in the 1970s were spent mostly outdoors. I played with my brothers and neighborhood friends, riding our bikes around, playing tag, or hanging out in a thicket of woods behind our house. The woods were tiny, but to me they seemed immense and full of surprises: berries to decorate a mud cake, …
Ten Ways to Get Kids Outdoors
A few days ago, we talked about important reasons why kids should spend time outdoors every day. Today we’ll learn about how to get them outdoors. Here are some time-tested ways to get kids outside and having fun. Go on a bug hunt: Discovering and observing bugs is a great way to teach children that they share …
Disconnect to Connect
I am used to staying in touch with people and accessing the news online whenever I want. I spent an enormous amount of time on my phone and computer over the past year, while writing and launching my new book, Parenting Without Borders. There were edits I was eager to see, updates I had to keep …
Homemade Summer Popsicles
Happy Summer! What conjures up summer for your family? For us it’s a chance to indulge in garden-fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and frozen treats. One of our favorite things to make and eat are homemade popsicles. I usually keep it minimal – simple popsicles made of orange juice, a few pieces of fresh fruit, and …