April Shower Blog contest
We are challenging grandparents, outdoor playgroup leaders, early childhood educators, teachers and parents to write a post or make a vlog about being outside...
An alternative to full time kindergarten
In Ontario they are implementing fulltime kindergarten starting at four years of age. It can be a wonderful opportunity for Ontario’s children ...
Skating and tubing Arrowhead Provincial Park
"Two and a half hours away from Toronto, you’ll find a little winter oasis for families where you can go ice skating on a...
A Great Neighborhood Life for Your Kids? It’s a Lot of Work, and...
By Mike LanzaDecades ago, all parents had to do was say, “Go outside and play” to get their kids to play in their neighborhoods....
Our Front Yard Family Room
By Mike Lanza
I have been planning to remake my front yard into a “front yard family room,” to become a neighborhood hangout - a...
Start your own KaBOOM! Play Day
By Matthew (MJ) Kurs-Lasky
I want to tell you about the exciting new KaBOOM! Play Day program, and how your community can get involved to...
Back to school: Go play : How to encourage outdoor play for school age...
Getting back to school is an exciting time for both parents and kids. A few years aga a report by the National Wildlife Federation, “Back...
Getting Older Kids Outside
By Marghanita Hughes
When I was young I was rarely inside. I had a carefree childhood thanks to my wonderful nature loving, artistic parents.
I...
Walking to school
Fredrikstad. Norway: I remember when I was a kid I walked to school alone without any parents. I know I share this experience with...
Join the outdoor playgroup movement
It all started with one woman hanging out flyers in the winter of 2006. She just wanted her daughter to have other children to...
