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Elements of a Child-Friendly Garden

by Catherine
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The following post is by contributor Catherine Way of Adventures With Kids and originally appeared March 2011. There are many physical and mental health benefits to children in spending time outdoors.  One easy way to increase the amount of time your child spends outdoors is to make your garden an appealing outdoor play space. What [...]

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Simple as That: The Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Spring

by Kara
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The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. After such an odd and dreary Winter, I’m so happy that Springtime is here!  The cold, grey days are (mostly) behind us, and in my part of the world we’re already enjoying the green, sunny days and the blues skies of Spring. While I’m not convinced we [...]

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Simple Fun for Young Green Thumbs: Egg Carton Gardening with Your Kids

by Christen
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Spring is finally upon us after a long, cold winter!  Today at Simple Kids, we are celebrating with a fun,  educational project to inspire you and your little ones to get your hands dirty in the garden – Egg Carton Gardening! First, I have a confession to make. While I love fresh, homegrown vegetables as [...]

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Shake, Rattle, and Roll (Ages and Stages: Babies)

by Kara
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The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. Mia is six months old.  Can you believe it?  At this age she is starting to become a bit more self aware, especially as it relates to cause and effect and her own power in this regard.  This means rattles and shakers are a big hit right [...]

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Written and Illustrated: Making Books With Your Children

by Robin
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The following post is by contributor Robin Zipporah of The Not-Ever-Still Life. Every so often my oldest child, almost six, will flip through a pile of papers on the lower shelf of my bedside table. “What bedtime story did you read last night?” she’ll ask. Those papers are all books that she or her sister [...]

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