Tag Archives: outdoor play

Single Parent Travels: Schedule Playtime

Not only did I have to schedule meals for him, I also had to schedule play and energy use time. Not quiet play time, as we were in the hospital and he was getting enough of that, but outside run around and be crazy time. When we are at home and everyone is awake, he is allowed to play inside and get loud to a point. When he has reached the point of being too loud, he can go outside and play in the yard, jump on the trampoline, go to the park with me, ride his bike, roller blade, … Continue reading →

Outdoor Play – You remember what play is?

Too often as adults we forget about the simple joys. We forget what it’s like to just go out and play. When was the last time you went down a slide? What about ride on some swings? Have you pushed a merry go round to get it up to speed and just hopped on to laugh? Have you thrown the ball around, and laughed? Have you thrown a Frisbee for the dog or picked up a rock to skip stones across the calm pond? Have you jumped on your bike and taken a long ride along a winding trail and … Continue reading →

Baby & the Bugs

It’s that time of the year again when the bugs are just everywhere. From flies to mosquitoes to bees and more – it can be positively annoying to try and get your baby outside into the fresh air and to explore their world when the bugs are just everywhere. So what is a parent to do to keep the bugs off their baby? Neutral Colors Sounds strange, I know but consider earth tones rather than pastels or bright primary colors to dress the baby in. Neutral colors are less likely those bright flowery prints of attracting bees, flies or mosquitoes. … Continue reading →

Sports & Recreation Options

Too often we forget that getting fit doesn’t mean grueling away on a treadmill day in and day out. The main idea behind fitness is to get the body moving and to be active. As a species, we were meant to move. Our ancestors traveled a great deal. They had to hunt for food. They gathered their supplies. They moved all the time. Today, we have so many luxuries at our convenience, not only do we not have to be that active – we’re encouraged by our own technology to be as lazy and sedate as possible. Our mobility now … Continue reading →