GRAMMY'S BOOK CLUB | BOOK REVIEW

GRAMMY'S BOOK CLUB | BOOK REVIEW

Lucy and Mother Maple is an endearing book that can be used to start conversations with kids on how they can make a difference in this world. In particular, this book demonstrates the role a child can play in helping the earth. Also, it’s a story that addresses the difficult topic of loss in a nurturing way.

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Nine things kids can do on Earth Day or any day

Nine things kids can do on Earth Day or any day

April 22nd is Earth day and it’s a good time to introduce kids to seeing nature as more than a big playground. Teaching them how to be earth friendly can mean a lot of things these days. It’s everything from making sure we have clean air and water by reducing pollution to keeping stuff out of our landfills by reducing waste.

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GRAMMY'S BOOK CLUB: Nature-themed books for kids

GRAMMY'S BOOK CLUB: Nature-themed books for kids

When our granddaughter turned five we gave her a membership into Grammy’s book club. Every month she gets a book from us delivered to her house. I try to choose books that are not only entertaining, but encourage values, among many, such as, honesty, respect, and kindness. But even more so,

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10 fun things for kids to do on a walk

10 fun things for kids to do on a walk

July is a fantastic time for kids to be outdoors. Flowers are popping. Trees are leafy green. Birds are feeding their babies. Bugs are abundant. Beaches are teaming with sand creatures. All it takes is a short walk through your neighborhood to heighten any child’s curiosity. Step it up a notch with a beach walk or park trail and watch them blossom.

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Seven things to do at home with kids

Seven things to do at home with kids

It’s spring and the natural world is awakening. It’s the perfect season for kids to explore outside. Even though we are sheltering at home, they need not go far to connect with nature. Their own backyard or around the block are wonderful places to explore. With their innate spontaneity and curiosity, they always seem to discover new things at every turn. I think this kind of fun exploration makes for happy and resilient kids. And what they learn on their own is invaluable. Here are seven nature-themed activities to help inspire kids this spring season to connect with nature in some small ways. You can easily adapt these for all ages. Also, I’ve included a couple for rainy May days and good use of screen time! If you’ve got some ideas of your own, please share in the comments.

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