Want to know what National Wildlife Federation was up to this week? Here is a recap of the week’s NWF news: RESTORE Act needs support from a distance now February … Read more
kids and nature
Healthy Kids from Day One Act Introduced to Fight the Inactive, Indoor American Childhood
Last week, Michelle Obama joined thousands of students in Iowa and Florida to celebrate the two-year anniversary of Let’s Move!, the First Lady’s campaign to fight childhood obesity. Over its … Read more
A Natural ‘Crush’ – 14 Reasons to Love the Pacific Northwest
A friend once told me that I have a ‘crush’ on the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. While it might sound strange it is true, I LOVE our mountains. But there … Read more
Study: Children’s Books Are No Longer Where the Wild Things Are
As the former wolf-costumed star of a classic of the genre, I know a thing or two about children’s books and how they affect us. A big part of their … Read more
House Transportation Bill Would Defund Programs to Help Kids Walk to School Safely
The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee released its transportation bill yesterday, and it’s already been billed “a march of horribles” that would strip funding from public transit, urban improvements for … Read more
National Parks Can Help Make America’s Kids Healthier…and That Helps Parks, Too.
A lot happened at America’s Summit on National Parks, which met this week in the large, confusing Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington. Its purpose was plan … Read more
Gov. O’Malley’s Proposed Maryland Budget Makes the Case for Connecting Kids to Nature
My Terps are going through a rough patch, but there’s one area where Maryland has proven a great leader—its attention to kids’ outdoor activity and environmental literacy. Maryland Governor Martin … Read more
Top Reasons Why Your Family Will Love Visiting National Parks
I’m packing for our first-ever trip to Everglades National Park. It’s my kids’ winter break, and when we sat down as a family to figure out where we wanted … Read more
5 Parent-Tested Tips to Limit Kids’ Screen Time
How to achieve balance in your home when TVs, iPads and other gadgets lure everyone to the couch Read more
