Last-minute holiday shopping? Try one of these experience gift ideas for your Livingston County little ones! While costs can vary for each place, remember that just taking deliberate time to spend with your child during the holidays is a meaningful gift. Scroll to find FREE/low-cost ideas as well. Experience...
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“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson- Summer is a great time to get kids outdoors. The benefits of exposing children to nature early in life have been well documented. According to Ming Kuo, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Illinois at...
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Let the Summer Fun begin. However you spend your summer, here are a few tips to keep your adventures as safe as they are fun. Safe at Home and Play Never leave a child unattended in a car. Hydrate! Take frequent water breaks in the shade to cool off and...
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“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The average American child spends 4 to 7 minutes per day in unstructured outdoors play, compared to over 7 hours in front of a screen. (Source: Child Mind Institute) However, recent studies have shown...
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