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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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06/04/2014
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Shake out your tents: It’s time for the 10th annual Great American Backyard Campout.
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10/24/2014
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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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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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02/15/2014
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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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05/08/2012
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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).