Bug Bites & Bug Bite Creams for Toddlers, Babies, and Children
This is for information only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified…
Outdoor Play: 50 Statistics and Quick Facts
Kids need time outside to play. Just how essential is time in nature? What difference does outdoor play make? Today’s post is a collection of statistics and facts about outdoor…
Physical Milestones for 5-year-olds: How Parents Can Help Kids Learn Outdoors
Updated December 2022 For many families, age 5 feels like a huge transition from toddlerhood to "big kid" status. Children this age are still learning and developing at an incredible…
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18-Month Motor Milestones, Achieved in the Outdoors
Updated February 2022 This post includes the updated milestones reflecting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & American Academy of Pediatrics' evidence-informed developmental milestone update in February 2022.…
How to Lower Risks of Air Pollution in Kids
Air pollution doesn't always get the attention it deserves. Sure, it affects the lungs. Inhaling smoke and exhaust isn't subtle. However, the effects are even more profound in kids. Air…
Balls: An Ideal Toy for Every Stage of Development
Babies and kids really need very few physical things. I always hesitate when asked what products someone "should" buy for their children, especially when it comes to toys. However, there…
Nearsightedness in Children: Being Outdoors Helps!
More kids today are nearsighted than a generation ago. Is there anything we can do about it? Today, I'll review some of the more recent research about whether parents can…
Tools that Make it Easier to Go Outside with Children
Spending time outside is great for kids' health. Whether it's their immune system, eyesight, muscles, heart, or lungs, being outdoors improves almost every aspect of their bodies. It's important for…
Seasonal Allergies in Children (& Options for Symptom Relief)
“Could it be allergies?” The parents of a newborn asked, as we gazed at their baby’s tiny nose and the even tinier amount of congestion. “Well . . .” I…
Sun Safety in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Are you also spending more time outside? For many, it's a great time of year to be outdoors. Recently, I’ve been asked a few questions about sun safety in kids:…