Nature's Classroom: How to Make the Most of Camping Play at Home
. . .camping might be something that interests you, but is not something you are able to do with your family right now – perhaps due to mobility issues, medical conditions or family situation (with a toddler and a baby, we are not ready to tackle tent camping with them for a while!). Here are some camping-type ideas that you can do in your backyard or living room, along with descriptions on why we love them!
Nature's Classroom: Gross Motor Activities to Make the Most of Your Camping Trip
A lot of people go camping as a way to relax and to spend time together with family and friends but there are a lot of great developmental benefits from camping as well! Research strongly suggests that being outside is good for the mental health of people of all ages as it helps with stress relief and is rich in developmental opportunities for children.
Rocking Road Trips with Kids
Riding in the car can be difficult for children, especially for long road trips. Parents can struggle with finding ways to entertain children in the car while keeping screen time down so their kids can focus on play that will support their development.