Got a kid who bounces like a spring-loaded bunny the second the weather turns nice? These 8 playful, nature-inspired calm-down games use what's already in your backyard to help kids settle their big feelings. Grab a flower petal, find a patch of sky, and let the outside do the work.
Spring doesn't last long, and neither does the window when your kids still think doing things with you is cool. Here are 15 ways to make the most of it, from backyard scavenger hunts to farmers' market mornings. Get outside, get messy, and make some memories before summer sneaks up on you.
Build a backyard bug hotel with your kids! This playful project turns curiosity about insects into hands-on learning, science fun, and nature exploration.
Spring is best enjoyed with a book in one hand and mud on the other. These 9 picks cover everything from underground garden critters to city kids turning gray streets green, sorted by age so you can find the right fit for your little reader. For tiny buds through budding readers, ages 2 to 8.
Dirt under the fingernails, a watering chart on the fridge, and vegetables they actually want to eat. Gardening with kids is one of those rare activities where the mess is the point. These 8 tips cover everything from picking plants that won't bore them in a week to turning weeding into something they'll do without being asked. Fair warning: you might end up having more fun than they do.
Turn your backyard into a science lab! These fun, easy experiments (fizzy fireworks, baking soda rockets, and more) wow kids while sneaking in STEM learning.
What if your garden could double as the set of your kid's favorite story? From Peter Rabbit's veggie patch to the Mad Hatter's tea table, a storybook garden turns reading time into something you can actually dig your hands into. Here's how to plant the tales they love, one book at a time.