Ski Destinations with Childcare near Philadelphia
Sure, skiing can be a great family outing, but what happens when your kids are too young to hit the slopes, or you want some adult-only trail time? Plenty of area ski resorts have you covered with childcare available while you get your runs in. Age limits and pricing vary by resort, so be sure […]
4 Ways Nature Can Help Your Child Succeed
Fresh air and physical activity are great for growing bodies. But did you know nature could be a key to success in other areas of life? Consider using this Earth Day as a starting point to incorporate nature into your child’s world. Riverbend Environmental Education Center compiled four easy ways to get started. Instill confidence. […]
Get your FREE pass to National Parks!
File this under AWESOME! Every Kid in a Park is a government run program that offers FREE passes to 4th graders to encourage you and your family to visit all of the awesome parks in the country. From the Grand Canyon to the Florida Keys. For more information about this program go to https://everykidinapark.gov. “We […]
4 Reasons You Should Visit Diggerland
1. Learning experience outside of school! Learn how to drive machines that you and your child would not operate otherwise. Their instructors explain the controls before you are let loose on a course to try out your newly learned skills. Diggerland offers eight different machines that guests are able to ride or drive! And even […]
Air Quality Alerts Help Protect Your Child’s Health
Outdoor air quality in southeastern Pennsylvania isn’t always healthy. In fact, there are 15-20 days each year when air pollution levels are dangerously high, according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Typically the culprit is ground-level ozone, which is formed by a cocktail of pollutants from industry, cars and trucks, and power plants. It is […]
5 Health Benefits of Spending More Time in Nature
We all know the feeling of raising our faces to the sun and basking in its warm glow, or breathing in the salty ocean air, or feeling cool grass under our bare feet. There’s just something about these experiences that makes us feel good. And lately, the science has been backing up what we already […]