In honor of the upcoming Dragon Boat Races, there are two great games that include dragons in The New Game Book compiled and written by Soshana Tembeck and Andrew Fluegelman. I am a big fan of New Games and I have been playing them for years because they are great for any age. The book was published in the mid... READ MORE >
The simple pleasures of gardening are wonderful to share with children of all ages. Preparing the soil, planting seeds or starter plants, watering and weeding and then watching the plants slowly grow into an amazing variety of colorful flowers, vegetables and fruits is so joyful. The lessons learned along the way of caring for plants, as well of growing healthy... READ MORE >
I sadly read an article about a new problem now being diagnosed in children called nature deficit syndrome. I couldn’t believe it! There is now actually a syndrome given to those who rarely go outside and never connect with nature. The cure is simple…go outside. Take a hike in the woods, read beneath a tree, picnic by a lake, play... READ MORE >
