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How to cut screen time and get your kids outside

January 26, 2012

I recently wrote, 50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me, a post that got me thinking about how come I did all this cool stuff outside, but kids today don’t. I think it’s due to two major issues – screens and parent comfort with the outside world. Kids are glued, [...]

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Is it safe to let your kids play outside alone?

January 23, 2012

As I noted in that 50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me post, plenty of parents today are too scared to allow their kids any freedom when it comes to outside play. In fact, the Kids Fighting Chance website notes that a recent study of parents’ worries by pediatricians at the Mayo Clinic in [...]

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50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me

January 20, 2012

Kids are pretty darn sheltered these days. On Facebook I once posed the question to some parents, “At what age is it safe to let kids play alone outside?” The answers I got freaked me out. Parents posted stuff like, “14, 18 years of age” or “Never.” Very few parents said they allowed their kids [...]

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Eco-friendly summer tips for green families

June 15, 2011

I’m scrapping together a lower-cost sunscreen guide, due to our ongoing conversations here about expensive sunscreen. But, it’s taking a while. Until I get this list together, why not enjoy some past Growing a Green Family posts you may have missed… Make sure your child is getting out into nature. In fact, consider sending your [...]

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Help Your Child Explore His World

July 16, 2010

I very rarely buy books that aren’t specifically eco-friendly. But a few months ago I became a wee bit mesmerized with a book I saw at Powell’s and bought it – How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum by Keri Smith. Since this is not a green book in particular, I’m [...]

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Do you let your five-year-old go to the park alone?

June 24, 2010

In PDX we have a monthly parenting magazine; Metro Parent. It usually has good articles but one piece in particular captured and has held my attention since April – Free-Range Parenting: Letting Go So Kids Can Grow – read it here (flip to page 24). The gist of the piece was that kids can go [...]

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Happy first day of summer – fun summer activities

June 21, 2010

Being that it’s officially summer it’s time to get down to business. And by business I mean summer fun. Here are some super fun nature minded and eco-friendly summer ideas for green kids. Get outside!!!! I’m going to say this until you’re sick of me saying it, but until the kids I see are fit [...]

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Grow a nature loving family

June 18, 2010

This summer and for the rest of the year I hope one major goal you have is to get your family outside. Kids especially spend a depressingly large amount of time indoors nowadays and that’s unacceptable. Granted, it’s easy to keep on doing what you’re doing. Inside is easy. You’ve got books, video games, less [...]

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Move childhood back outside this summer

June 17, 2010

When I was a kid it was hard to get me inside. Rain or shine or even snow; it didn’t matter I was usually outside. Nowadays it’s different. Kids are inside way more than they’re outside. If you think the obesity statistics are scary how about these statistics about kids and nature from David Mizejewski, [...]

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GLOB Natural Paint Fun

April 30, 2010

It’s been so serious around here lately. I’m all read your body care labels and eat right… get outside now or else! Geez, a lot of fun I’ve been huh? In any case I swear green living has a fun side. Like pretty natural paints! Disclaimer up front – I haven’t used these yet, but [...]

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