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10 Books that Celebrate, Support, and Inspire Outdoor Families »12/09/2012
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In the current din of parenting advice—from tiger moms and drinking mommies, hipster daddies and tool-belt fathers—parents looking for advice on raising outdoor children may not realize how much their corner of the parenting bookshelf has grown over the past decade.
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The Great American Backyard Campout: Get Your Family Camping for a Night »06/04/2014
Rating: Shake out your tents: It’s time for the 10th annual Great American Backyard Campout.
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Be an Animal Detective: How to find clues and identify wildlife »10/24/2014
Rating: Next time you’re outdoors with your family, whether it’s in the back woods or just in a neighborhood park, take some time to look for other, less obvious signs of animals.
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An Introduction to Paddling with Kids »07/21/2015
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There’s no right age to introduce your kids to paddling. If they’re interested, it’s the perfect time.
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Outdoors Kids Around the World: How other cultures promote children's independence and self-control »02/15/2014
Rating: In a large fenced park in Finland, Christine Gross-Loh was surprised that mothers were not concerned when their toddlers wandered far away; none chased their kids as American parents would.
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Get Past No and Get Outdoors with Kids »05/08/2012
Rating: Getting outdoors is good for kids' growing bodies and minds. Parents know that. But it still can seem hard to do.
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Tip of the Day
Play landscape painter for the day: Set up an easel and paints outdoors, or bring paper and colored pencils, and try to capture what you see (or convey the feeling with colors and shapes—don’t worry if you can’t draw).