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5 Ways Nature Nurtures Empathy in Children
Nourishing a child's sense of empathy and emotional intelligence is one of the most important things we can do as a p...
The Life Changing Magic of Making a Mess
When we reflect back on our lives, most of us find that our most powerful, life-altering moments aren't scripted. The...
5 Mistakes I Made When I Started Wild Foraging With the Kids
I took my first foraging (also known as wildcrafting) class ten years ago, and have been tumbling down the rabbit hol...
One Parenting Regret I Will Never Have
I'm not the perfect parent. Looking back, there will be things I'll wish I had done differently, moments I can never ...
How to Create an EPIC Wildflower Meadow the Kids Will Love
Every winter The Wild Man and I sit down and plan for the upcoming farm season. After going over the essentials, we t...
Chronicle Spring With a Family Art Wall!
I know better than to say Spring is here in Michigan, but it's definitely waking up. Right now our maple sap is boili...
Inspiring Kids to Be Kind Using Love Rocks
Most of us hope our children develop a spirit of generosity and love. To that end, I sometimes find myself lecturing ...
How to Make Paper Bag Mushroom Valentines
I love Valentine's Day - yes I said it! Growing up my mom always made this time of year special, we baked, went on a ...
No Biology Degree Required: Why YOU Are the Perfect Naturalist for Your Kids
Confession, sometimes I get struck with a bout of imposter syndrome. The truth is, science was never my strong point....
Choosing One Word for 2017
It has been three years since we made our big move to Michigan, and 2016 was really a settling in year for us. Nothin...
Outdoor Advent With Printable Calendar!
The holidays can be a notoriously difficult time for getting outside. In order to counterbalance the hustle and bustl...
30 Nature-Inspired Gifts Kids Can Make
In order to release some of the pressure and expectations around the holidays, we try our best to hand make the major...