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Book Review: Risk and Adventure in Early Years Outdoor Play

May 23, 2016 No Comments

[sc name=”Disclosure”] Taking risks is a key part of growing up, one that many kids these days are missing out on. They are never out

Five Reasons to Stop Making Excuses, Bundle Up, and Get Outside with the Kids

May 19, 2016 1 Comment

My relationship with the outdoors, historically, is mixed. I remember enjoying some outside activities when I was growing up in Indiana. As a family, we

Welcome to Around the Thicket

May 16, 2016 1 Comment

Hi, I’m Amy, and I have seen one too many pins on Pinterest with home-school curriculums for preschoolers that center on worksheets, complicated activities, and parent-directed