Take a Child Outside Week
Take a Child Outside Week is a national program to help children understand and appreciate the environment, and build enthusiasm for its exploration.
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Summer Is Over — Hello Autumn!
Taking your children or grandchildren outside and showing them the wonders of nature is a great way to slow down during the hectic pace of the new school year.
Read More »Vacation Journals Save Precious Memories
Journaling can save precious memories for future generations. I kept a journal of our recent family vacation to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Read More »Grandma Shares Camping Adventure with Granddaughters
A grandma creates memories for her granddaughters and passes on her tradition of spending summers camping in nature.
Read More »Granny Camp is a Big Success
During summer vacation, Granny Camp is the place to go. It’s a great break for the grandkids and their parents. The best part is that it’s for a finite period of time and then the grandkids go back home.
Read More »Help Your Grandchild Enjoy Nature
Grandparents can help grandchildren enjoy nature with resources and activities suggested on Green Hour’s website
Read More »Yosemite with the Grandkids—Camping or Comfort?
What’s the best way to enjoy Yosemite with grandchildren—camping or comfortable beds? After trying both, I prefer comfort.
Read More »Rituals: The Glue that Bonds Families
Busy families can incorporate simple rituals into their daily lives as a way to bond with each other.
Read More »A Mother’s Day Tradition with Meaning
I created a game for our traditional brunch called “Mother’s Day Not-So-Trivial Pursuit!” I made a list of questions about our mothers and handed out copies to everyone.
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