Why I am Loving the Terrific Twos
May 30, 2016
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Toddler N. will be two years and six months old in less than two weeks. Two year olds, in my opinion, get a pretty bad
The Most Important Skill You Can Develop to Help Your Kids Learn
May 26, 2016
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Life with young kids gets intense. Some mornings pass in a blur of crumbs and diaper changes. Last Thursday I was apparently so busy that
Book Review: Risk and Adventure in Early Years Outdoor Play
May 23, 2016
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[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
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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
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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
