Rebecca P. Cohen’s Archive

What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day

For me, Mother’s Day is the best with an outdoor experience that engages multiple generations. In my new book, Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House … Read more

5 Ways to Unplug and Connect with Your Family for Earth Day

Are you ready for Earth Day? Help your family embrace nature on April 22 by doing more than just hugging a tree with these activities from Rebecca P. Cohen’s new … Read more

Celebrate National Wildlife Week with 15 Minutes Outside

Want to know how you can celebrate National Wildlife Week right in your backyard? Head outside for 15 minutes each day the week of March 14-20 to notice the nature in your neighborhood with these five activities Read more

Got Snow? Track Animals in Your Neighborhood!

Depending on where you live, right now there may be snow, ice, or mud. Regardless of the weather conditions, we can all have fun when it comes to noticing wildlife. Read more

Examine the Ice and Then Turn it Into a Masterpiece!

Here’s an idea to get outside with your kids even in the chilly days of January: Make ice-paintings! Read more

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Outdoor Kids: 365 Days Outside

You know that immense feeling of satisfaction after you achieve a goal? I want you to feel that same satisfaction this time next year, after you’ve spent 365 days outside … Read more

Outdoor Kids: Family Traditions

Two years ago, I started a family tradition of doing something outside with everyone together for the holidays. Each year, I propose a different activity, and we create memories together: … Read more

Outdoor Kids: Watch The Sunrise

Fall and winter are great times to catch the sunrise. Watch Rebecca Cohen’s video and read her blog! Read more

Outdoor Kids: Easy Fall Planting

I always say that planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall is one of the easiest family planting activities ever. And, I usually wait until November to plant them. There are … Read more

Outdoor Kids: Bike To School

With all of the fun fall weekend activities, sometimes we forget about the many ways during the week to get our kids outside. There are rituals that we can start … Read more

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