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5 Tips For Parents To Make A Habit Of Getting In Nature

December 11, 2018November 25, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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It’s time to make a habit of getting outside in nature.  Do it for your kids!

It is important for children to spend time outdoors in nature.  Here are 5 tips to help parents make a habit of getting outside in nature with their kids. Continue reading →

Parenting Is Hard – Break Your Routine & Go For A Hike

November 13, 2018November 5, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Parenting is hard work! It may look easy in this photo, but its tough.

Parenting is hard, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.  Here are some tips on why you should make sure to break your routine and go for a hike. Continue reading →

Get Unplugged When You Are In Nature!

October 20, 2018October 15, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment

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Please get unplugged and off your devices the next time you go out in nature!  I encourage you to get off your device and connect into the natural world. Continue reading →

Overcome Sluggishness – 8 Tips To Get Kids Out The Door

September 14, 2018September 13, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment
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Ready to get out the door?

Sometimes it can be so hard to overcome sluggishness and just get the kids out the door to go for a hike.  Here are some simple tips to help you get moving. Continue reading →

Baby Hiking Gear: 9 Essential Items To Bring

May 9, 2018May 6, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Hiking with babies can be a lot of fun!

Here are 9 important pieces of baby hiking gear to bring along when hiking with a baby.  Bringing these 9 items along will keep your outing fun. Continue reading →

Animal Parenting Strategies And What Factors Influence Them

January 28, 2018January 27, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer
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Human parents spend a lot of time raising their children.

Animal parenting strategies depend on many different factors, such as lifespan and predation risks.  All animals make different choices with the ultimate goal being reproductive success. Continue reading →

Book Review – There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather

January 20, 2018January 5, 2018 / Mark Danenhauer

book reviewThis is a bit unusual, but here is a book review of a book I just read. This book ties in with my blog since it is all about getting kids outside in nature. Continue reading →

Winter Hiking With Kids – 7 Tips For Parents

January 16, 2018December 12, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer

winter hikingWinter hiking with kids can be super fun and easy as long as you are prepared.  Here are 7 tips to help you have the most fun on your outing.

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5 Helpful Winter Parenting Tips For Fun In The Snow!

January 10, 2018December 13, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer / 1 Comment

winter parenting tipsHere are 5 tips that all parents need to keep in mind this winter as you are getting your kids out to play in the snow.  These tips will help your family have fun this winter! Continue reading →

3 Main Benefits Of Getting Kids Outside In Nature

August 1, 2017August 4, 2017 / Mark Danenhauer
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Lucky kids outside playing in the mud and water!

As a stay at home father I firmly believe the importance of getting kids outside in nature often.  Here are three benefits of encouraging our kids to play outside. Continue reading →

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