Think back to your most fond childhood memories- play time! That is what makes being a child so much fun and every child deserves active play. I'm not talking about video games, I'm talking about being physically active while they play. First we will talk about the definition of active play and then take a look at the benefits. Looking for fun and engaging ways to get your kids … [Read more...] about Active Play Benefits And Examples
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5 Reasons You Need A Kids Teepee Tent
We all know that kids love a play house and a teepee tent for kids is a super cute choice. In addition to the fact that your kids will love it, there are lots of benefits and uses of kids teepee tents. Here, I will highlight a few uses and why I think that you, as a parent, will love teepee tents just as much as your kids! This post is brought to you by La Vie Vert. A Teepee … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You Need A Kids Teepee Tent
Kids Will Flip For An Indoor Playground At Home
Oh the joys of playgrounds! They are the stuff childhood is made of- structures designed for imaginative, active play. That is a beautiful thing in this age of electronics. Playgrounds are great for independent play and great for group play too! According to the CDC, Children and adolescents need a minimum of 60 minutes of exercise every day to maintain good physical health. I … [Read more...] about Kids Will Flip For An Indoor Playground At Home
Benefits of Outdoor Play For Children
As I sit at my desk and look outside on this beautiful fall day, I am thinking what a great day it would be to get outside and just play - for children and adults. I am also thinking about how recently my son has developed some strange foreign disease that seems to prevent him from seeing or touching anything even remotely considered "outdoorsy" (unless it is of course is … [Read more...] about Benefits of Outdoor Play For Children
4 Ways to Help Kids Stay Active
You already know how important it is to exercise as an adult. The physical and chemical health benefits are invaluable, and a little extra fitness can do wonders for the self-esteem. Check out this article for more on the benefits of exercise. However, you also know that incorporating fitness into your routine is a difficult thing to do, especially later in life. You can get … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Help Kids Stay Active
7 Fun Ways to Encourage Outdoor Play
As a parent, many of us wish that our kids would get off the computer or stop watching TV and go play outside. But many of us are so busy that we forget to encourage outdoor play in ways other than yelling, "Go play outside." However, playing outside is important. Kids need to get that active exercise, breath fresh air, and develop interest in the world around them. You can … [Read more...] about 7 Fun Ways to Encourage Outdoor Play