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 children.
Education & Parenting
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 appreciation for the natural world. From glow-in-the-dark adventures to moonlit nature walks, these activities promise to turn any evening into a memorable exploration of the great outdoors.
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.
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 exercise with this great activity from The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning?
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 of Missing Out, author Christina Crook delves into the impacts our wired world is having on us individually and as a society, and suggests achievable options for taking breaks and reclaiming our control over technology.
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…
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. All this, and it’s a lot of fun, too.
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 iPad to hand to my kids? Will they? What if they’re bored?
These questions probably sound pretty familiar to most parents these days. But is it even possible to take back some control over digital devices?
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 all those that are looking to reconnect and become a nature sommelier! Today, we wanted to share an excerpt with you from the book that talks about listening to the birds and bird mnemonics.