When I first came across the 1000 Hours Outside challenge a few years ago I found it overwhelming. As a mom wearing many different hats and an ever busy schedule, it just seemed unrealistic to aim for 4 hours outside every single day. But the more I tried to get the kids outside, the more... Continue Reading →
With nicer weather upon us, we have more opportunities to get the kids outside which is a breeding ground for natural mindfulness. Mindfulness, especially outside, has been shown to reduce stress, increase concentration, and improve our overall well-being. How can you encourage mindfulness in nature with your children? Here are 7 quick tips for simple... Continue Reading →
Most parents have heard the unison complaining as we try and get our kids to play outside more. It can be an exhausting job if you don't have a routine and a lot of us are out of ideas and feeling drained. The daily competition with screens sometimes just doesn't seem fair. Who feels constant... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed that the more you focus on a mindfulness practice like a walk in nature, yoga, knitting or meditation, the more grateful you feel for the things around you? This is no coincidence. The neural pathways between mindfulness, gratitude and generosity are very strong, which makes sense when you think about it.... Continue Reading →
