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October 23, 2020

7 Ways to Ease Anxiety Using Nature

In GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

This year is destined to go down in the history books for a lot of things. Unprecedented high levels of stress and anxiety in parents, being one of them. More than possibly ever before, self-care for parents needs to be a top priority. Moms in particular, tend to take care of everyone but themselves, leading to overwhelm, burnout and exhaustion. Today, we have Chelsea Furlong, Virginia photographer and homeschooling mom of two, sharing 7 ways…

10 Tips for Letting Your Kids Help with Chores

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, FARM, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Getting kids to help out around the house with chores can feel like an overwhelming task at times. Very rarely do kids offer to clean up the playroom, put dishes away or walk the dog. However, kids are naturally curious, want to spend time with their parents, and love helping out in the right circumstances. Today, we have Creative Team member Jake Smith, Washington farmer and dad of four, here sharing 1o tips for letting…

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July 28, 2020

Cultivating a Love of Adventure in Homebody Kids

In HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

As parents, we all want to instill a sense of adventure in our kids and a love for the outdoors. But, what happens when your kids would rather stay home? What if you’re a homebody, too? What if you know you should be getting outside, but the struggle to get out the door is more than you want to deal with right now? You’re not alone. Today, we have the amazing Angie Warmington, Wisconsin mom…