Bird Mnemonics
Filled with fun activities for using all of your senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way, The Book of Nature Connection is the perfect book for…
Education & Parenting
How much screen time is too much for kids?
How much screen time is too much for kids? What are the effects? How can I take control of screens in our family? Will I go crazy without a handy…
This Tool Will Make Screen-Free Parenting Far Easier
In this guest post, Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged, offers a powerful tool to help reduce screen time for kids while opening up a whole new world of skills.…
Interview with Katherine Johnson Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged
Katherine Johnson Martinko takes a bold approach to create healthy boundaries around the use of digital media in Childhood Unplugged…
Take a Digital Detox
Today’s world, for many of us, has become increasingly tech-focused. We start and end our days focused on phones, tablets, and computers, surfing news and social media. In The Joy…
Ideas for At-Home Holiday Fun: Winter Scavenger Hunt for Kids
At one point, we all need to get up and take a break from reading. Even the most prolific readers eventually must stretch their legs. Why not learn while you…
How to Play More, Connect Deeper and Reclaim Family Fun
This selection from Katharine Johnson Martinko’s Childhood Unplugged explores why reclaiming the freedom to play is crucial and emphasizes family time and relaxation to nurture healthier habits and stronger connections.
Nature By Night: 2 Electrifying Activities Everyone Will Love
In this blog, we’ll explore two captivating nighttime activities from The Big Book of Nature Activities by Drew Monkman and Jacob Rodenburg that will spark curiosity and foster a deeper…
From Me to We: Embracing Systemic Change for a Better Climate Future
In How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, author Harriet Shugarman provides a thoughtful guide for parents on how to discuss climate issues and systemic change with their…
Schooling and Education in a Complex, Globally Connected World
In this excerpt from the new book The End of Education as We Know It, author Ida Rose Florez explores how schooling and education must evolve to meet the demands…
Five Ways to New Mindsets about Schools
In this inspiring post, Ida Rose Florez—author of The End of Education as We Know It—invites us to rethink everything we assume about school. She offers five practical steps to…
Interview with Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Book of Nature Connection
Today’s blog is an interview with Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Book of Nature Connection, where he answers a reader’s question about why nature play is so important—especially as kids…
Back to School Tips: How to Keep the Joy of Summer Alive all Year
Going back to school doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to everything we love about summer. In fact, holding onto pieces of it can make the school year richer for…
How to Teach Kids About Pollinators in the School Garden
In The School Garden Curriculum, author Kaci Rae Christopher shares Observing Pollinators, an activity that helps kids connect with bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. By watching these busy helpers in…
Fun “Back-Pocket” Activities to Get Kids Outside and Learning Through Play
As the school year kicks off, The Big Book of Nature Activities offers simple ways for parents, educators, and caretakers to balance homework and screens with outdoor play and discovery.
The Wild Path Home: Timeless Stewardship Principles for Children of All Ages
In this excerpt from The Wild Path Home, Jacob Rodenburg and Cathy Dueck explore timeless stewardship principles that anyone—parents, teachers, grandparents, and mentors—can use to nurture kids’ natural curiosity and…
Interview with Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School
As a new school year begins, we talk with Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School and founding staff member of The Circle School, about the power and…
From Spectators to Leaders: Helping Youth Thrive in a Distracted World
Educator Kurt Hahn urged hands-on learning, adventure, and responsibility to keep youth engaged. Kids These Days by Nevin Harper and Will Dobud revives his timeless call to help young people…
Global Recognition of Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship
Camp Kawartha’s Pathway to Stewardship and Kinship earned a United Nations award for excellence in education for sustainable development. Read the press release.
2025 Foreword INDIES Award Finalists
New Society Publishers celebrates three titles—Kids These Days, The Rise of Indigenous Economic Power, and The Wild Path Home—as finalists in the 2025 Foreword INDIES Awards, highlighting impactful voices in…