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by Hike It Baby April 3, 2020

Nine Simple Ways To Enhance Childhood With A Backyard Natural Playgrounds or Playscapes

Nature Provides Learning Opportunities Republished article from hikeitbaby.com/blog Research shows time and again children who explore natural playgrounds use their imagination more, work cooperatively, are more active, get creative, problem solve, and play longer than children enjoying the more traditional swing, slide, and climbing structure playgrounds. Schools, community programs, and parks and recreation officials have taken note of this research and are adding natural playscapes to better engage children (see research articles ...

by Kate Siber March 10, 2020

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Parks For Play

Family-Friendly National Parks Can Educate and Entertain Kids With Boundless Imaginations Republished article from nationalparks.org National Park Foundation All kinds of benefits come with getting your kids outdoors. Being outside provides an outlet for limitless energy and feeds ravenous curiosity, and studies have shown it may even improve performance in school. Yet by at least one estimate, children today spend only half as much time in unstructured outdoor activity as their parents ...

by RENÉE HURLEY February 24, 2020

Start ’em Young: Getting Your Kids Outside and Loving It

5 Tips to Make Learning and Exploring National Parks More Fun Republished article from nationalparks.org National Park Foundation America’s beloved national parks are the ultimate kid-friendly destinations, and it’s easy to understand why. The vast beauty and history of our parks have a way of leaving a lasting impression, creating memories for families to cherish for years to come. It’s no secret that spending time outside together as a family sparks curiosity, ...

by Destiny Hagest September 23, 2019

How to Teach a Kid How to Ride a Bike

You never think about how you’re going to teach your kid to ride a bike, you just daydream about it wistfully, buy the bandaids, and wait for the Hallmark moment to happen. It’s not rocket science, but at the end of the day, teaching that kind of coordination is easier said than done. After decades of muscle memory, most of us don’t even think about how we ride a bike, so ...

by Destiny Hagest June 18, 2019

How to Handle Kids Who Get Car Sick

Having a kid who gets car sick is like having the world’s most disgusting, most adorable volcano in your car with you. Our kids can be like ticking little time bombs of vomit, and while it’s not their fault, it’s no less awful for our upholstery. What can you even DO about car sickness in kids, though? It turns out the science behind it is pretty simple. What Causes Car Sickness? To understand how ...

by Aseky Bonnaire June 13, 2019

Doing Disney on a budget with a REALLY big family (and a really big stroller)

How to Do Disney World When You Have a Big Family

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that we love Disney. Even as our family has grown from two kids to six, we’ve visited Disney World just as much. We love going because seeing the twinkle in their eyes when they see their favorite Disney characters or go on their favorite ride just makes it all worth it. Now, I would be lying if I said that every trip is ...

by Sarah Canney May 18, 2019

5 Tips for Running a 5K with Your Children

Running a 5K with young children can be a bit challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding at the same time. Three miles can feel like a long way for little legs. Sometimes there can be discouragement, but the feeling of crossing the finish line can be a huge confidence builder for a young child. Tips to Help Your Family Get Run a 5k with Smiles Gauge Your Child's Ability ...

by Destiny Hagest May 17, 2019

9 Easy Ways to Get Outside With More Than One Kid

Getting outside and absorbing some vitamin D with more than one kid is easier said than done. When they’re multiple ages and the same activities no longer fit, you have a choice to make: Stay inside, where things are safe and easy, OR Go outside and do something, and make one kid feel mad/left out Figure something out It’s not always easy, but it can be done — here are nine ...

by Heather DeWitt May 13, 2019

Summer In An RV

Imagine this--You are newly married with a successful job. You can come and go as you please, and you can travel anytime you want. You have the freedom to spontaneously get up and go. You have the freedom to travel full-time in an RV. It sounds like a dream, but you have another dream too- a dream for a family! Why can’t you have both? “You can’t travel with kids!” “You ...

by Destiny Hagest April 2, 2019

6 Tips and Tricks for Running With Kids

People who run swear they can’t live without it, an idea that may be baffling to those of us with a natural aversion to cardio (ahem). But science is on the side of the cardio-enthused. Running has incredible proven benefits that go well beyond the cardiovascular and fitness related. Besides being a muscle builder, running has also been shown to lift depression and improve mood. For parents (and stay-at-home parents, in particular), ...