These are the articles written by guest authors on Take Them Outside.
If some of the kids in your family bark and have four furry legs… and if you’re a family that loves to go camping, then here are 6 quick camping with dog tips to make your family trips a little easier and a little more enjoyable for everyone! Since I don’t actually have a dog […]
Bringing Fido Camping? 6 quick tips for camping with your dog Read More »
Did you decide that your family will camp outdoors to bond and connect with nature? Camping is a wonderful activity that can help you to relax and learn something new. If you are a camping newbie you should know that choosing the right tent isn’t always easy. You’ll need to think on all the various
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How do you teach creativity to kids? In this nature connections story Addie Broussard shares a few of her own tips and suggestions. For starters, she takes them outside. Read on to learn more about teaching creativity in the great outdoors. (This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If you make a purchase through
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A major benefit of living in the city is that you have access to just about anything 24/7. You can order pizza, dash to a pharmacy or swing by the grocery store at almost any hour of any day. However, one thing the city lacks in abundance is evidence of nature. Considering this, how do
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Have you ever specifically planned to take a nature vacation? Do you intentionally include nature appreciation when you’re on vacation? According to Becki, in this latest edition of the nature connections series, you can find and appreciate nature at all destinations whether you’re visiting the beach or the big city. How to fit nature into
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How self-sustainable is your lifestyle? Do you sew? Grow food? Can you make simple mechanical repairs or attend to minor health concerns? There’s a growing trend these days to return to the land and a simpler life, connecting to nature with homesteading. And whether or not you live in the country or in the city,
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You don’t have to be an outdoor adventurer to connect your family to nature, but it sure helps! Do you take your family trekking through the woods and let them sleep under the stars? In this addition to Take Them Outside’s Connecting to Nature Series, Mark shares how a childhood of outdoor adventure has inspired
What Connects Your Family to Nature? | A Story Shared Read More »
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike.” John Muir John was a fierce advocate for our natural places. He loved nature and shared his experiences in hopes of inspiring others to follow his footsteps
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The importance of teaching our children to love nature cannot be underestimated. It is our health, our happiness, and our future. ~ Ashley, of Look for Little Helpers Parenting is not an easy task. Aside from runny noses, misplaced teddies, and sibling squabbles we also have to help our children learn how to be citizens
Kindness, Gratitude, and Mindfulness in Nature | A shared story Read More »
Below you’ll find 17 great nature book recommendations for you and your kids. These books are great for homeschooling moms, wildschooling families, or any amateur naturalist – young or old! If you can’t be outdoors with your kids — whether it’s due to work, timing, mosquitoes, blisterng heat, or blizzards — the next best thing
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