Outdoor Fun for Kids Young and Old

June 28, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on outdoor fun for kids.  Fun outdoor activities and even school have become extra cautionary in the wake of COVID 19 protocols.  Sadly, many people have resorted to new ways of doing everyday activities. Parents will have to get creative with indoor and outdoor activities to keep their kids safe at home and entertained.  This article gives you a few ideas on how to make your very own backyard fun for your kids. 

 

 

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Outdoor Fun for Kids

 

Playground and playsets equipment

First, playsets and playground equipment offer many options to keep your kids entertained. Any playset equipment will fulfill your kids’ fantasy, and they’ll want to invite all their friends over to play on their awesome setups. Ordinary playsets and playground equipment may include swing sets, climbers, and children’s trampoline. Many playsets and playground equipment are designed with your child’s safety concerns and considerations so they will be safe while having fun. Plus, they are perfect for backyard fun activities. 

 

Backyard gardening 

Children can have fun and acquire new skills by spending time gardening in the backyard. Encourage them to bring out their green thumb by participating activities like mulching, weeding, and watering.  Fortunately, they activities greatly benefit kids’ cognitive development.

Keep your lawn and garden green and producing all season by effectively using a lawn fertilization solution.  It will help keep your lawn lush and green and produce stronger grass blades. 

Furthermore, you can create a garden space of any size for your kids in the backyard, where they grow and take care of plants. You can help them grow pumpkins, or an array of flowers such as sunflowers and daffodils among others. Be sure to plant bright and colorful flowers that will attract butterflies and other insects. Also, make sure your backyard garden is a safe space with suitable gardening tools and plants for your kids. 

 

Out Fun for Kids with a Movie Theatre 

You can easily dedicate some space in your backyard for nights. Movie nights can be fun, add a few classics or your favorite movies together and indulge in your favorite snacks.  There are many resources to help you set up a perfect outdoor movie theatre.

You’ll want to get an already made outdoor cinema system like Cinebox, or you can make it even more fun and exciting by building a makeshift backyard theatre with your kids. 

 

Build a simple backyard pool

Next, kids love to play in the water to cool down when the sun is out and hot. A perfect alternative to a fun time at the beach is an outdoor swimming pool in your backyard. Kiddie pools are viable options for backyard pools because they are inflatable and shallow.  They are perfect especially if your have small children.  You can also get splash mats and slides for young children who may find swimming a bit difficult. 

 

 

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Build a treehouse 

Last, treehouse playgrounds are the archetypes of entertaining children’s playgrounds. If you can afford to build a treehouse in your backyard, do it. There are limitless ideas for building a playhouse.  Get your kids involved on design and style.  Furthermore, kids can learn how to climb, have picnics in their new space, decorate it with their favorite flowers, and host sleepovers with friends.  Just ensure you build a very safe and child-friendly one.

 

Finally, pick an idea or two and get to work creating outdoor fun for kids in your own backyard.  You will be the parent ever.  

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16 Ways to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month

June 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Did you know that June is Great Outdoors Month?  Yes, school will be over for the summer and the kids will need to be occupied.  The Great Outdoors Month is opportunity to escape being inside.  So, today I’m sharing parenting tips on the Great Outdoors Month and activities for kids.  It’s a great way to get them off the electronics.  Furthermore, it’s a great to get them to exercise, blow off steam from the stresses of the school year and bond as a family.  Here we go:

 

 

 

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Bike Riding – Pull those bikes out of the garage and get your kids riding.  Encourage them to get the other neighborhood kids involved.  It’s a great way to get them to exercise and gives you a few moneys to exhale from having them for the summer.

Scavenger Hunt – Send them on a scavenger hunt.  Print our Summer Scavenger Hunt cards and let them explore and have fun.  Most of the items can be found in your backyard or neighborhood.

Chase Butterflies  – Purchase a few butterfly nets and let them run around the yard chasing butterflies.

Garden  – Introduce your children to nature.  Let them plant a few vegetables or a butter fly garden.

Plan a Picnic –  Next, grab your picnic and fill it with sandwiches, fruits, and drinks and spend time with the kids.  It gets them out the house, and allows you to bond with them.  You can spread out a blanket in the backyard or park.  Make it simple.

 

 

Great Outdoors Month

 

Hike – Take a hike through a local park or walk around the neighborhood.

Birdwatch – Head to one of your local reserves or your own backyard.  Birdwatching in your own backyard can be a wonderful experience.  It allows the kids to see what birds are native to your area and which ones they would like to lure to the feeders.

Horseback Riding –  Also, check out your local equestrian center for rates on an hour of horseback riding.  This may be a good time for the kids to take riding lessons.

Paddle Boating – Head to your local park, and spend some time on the water paddle boating.  Don’t forget your life jackets and the safety rules.

Camping – Planning a camping trip complete with tents and outdoor cooking with the kids.

 

 

 

Great Outdoors Month

 

Fishing – Take the kids fishing.  You can fry them up or throw them back.  Either way, the kids will have a great time.

Outdoor Movies – Also, set up a movie night and let the kids enjoy the stars and moon while watching one of their favorite movies.

Star Watching – If you kids love to watch the stars, bring out the telescope.  It’s a great way to look at the stars and learn about astrology as a family.

White Water Rafting –  Check your area to see if this activity is being offered.  It’s big in my area!

 

 

 

Great Outdoors Month

 

River Tubing –  Take a journey along your local river or lake and just enjoy the day as a family.

Go Karts – Last, my grandson and his friends love the Go Kart track.  It’s a nice family activity.

 

Finally, get creative.  The goal is to get outside and get physical.  Enjoy nature and make a commitment to get off the phone and get outside.  The possibilities on finding activities for the kids to do during the Great Outdoors Month is endless.   You may also like:  Camping Injuries and How to Avoid Them.  

 

 

 

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How to Get Your Kids to Be More Physically Active

April 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Getting kids to move from the bed to the couch and away from the video games or the TV is getting more and more difficult.  Furthermore, our children are becoming more obese because they no longer get physical exercise.  Their diet is filled with junk foods like fries, sodas, milkshakes and sweet snacks.  None of it  does much to help their health.  Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on how to get your kids moving.  

 

 

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Diabetes, anxiety, childhood obesity and heart problems are a few grave risks that children with unhealthy lifestyles face.  Physical activity is important for everyone; however, for kids it is crucial.  Physical activity helps kids develop strong bones, maintain a healthy weight and increase their confidence level and social skills.  An active body is also less susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes and more likely to have better sleep and mental health.

Kids should get as much physical activity as possible,  but an hour a day is the minimum amount of time that they should be active.  Kids are often annoyed when their favorite video game is taken away.  Regardless, parents must make sure that they go outdoors and move their bodies.  To get your kids moving try our kids exercise tips:

  1. Find a fun activity –  Instead of just sending your kids to the park or outside to play, help them find an activity that excites them.  It may be a martial arts or a dance class.  Additionally, it could be something as simple as getting them a basketball hoop.  The can play basketball in the drive way with neighborhood kids or siblings. The more they enjoy the activity, the easier it will be for you to get to do it.
  2. Be an active role model –  If you are an active role model, the kids will look forward to physical activity. You can either join in on the fun with them or you can do your own exercise near by.  Seeing you can directly influence them. Most kids enjoy imitating their parents, so this should work for the both of you.
  3. Teach or learn a new skill together –  Find the time to  teach your kids cycling, skateboarding, skipping and other fun physical activities. If there is something you would like to learn that make it even better. You can learn together.  There are many sports that both parents and kids can learn together like tennis, baseball or golf.
  4. More active toys –  Children will be more inclined to turning off the TV if they have exciting toys to play with. Instead of investing in all the newest iPads, consoles and video games, keep active toys in the house.  When you want them to head outside and play, give a ball, jump ropes, or Frisbee.

It’s estimated by a study that currently only 1 out of 3 kids are physically active in the U.S.  While kids spend more than 7 hours playing and watching videos on their phones, computers, and other devices.  Today, more than ever, our kids require a healthy, active lifestyle.  Keeping them healthy now will help lead them towards a healthier adulthood.

We hope that you found our tips on how to get your kids moving helpful, and you will implement a few into their life.  You may also like Water Infused Drinks Your Kids Will Love.

About the author: James Smith is a survivalist, who loves to write about survival skills and techniques. Currently, he is working for Teotwawki Supplies, offering a complete range of survival and emergency kits. Follow him on twitter @jamessmith1609.

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How To Pick The Perfect Tree For Tree Houses

February 20, 2017 by 2 Comments

 

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Building a treehouse is great fun and a great experience for families. However, it’s important to realize that not every tree is perfect or suitable for a treehouse.  Furthermore, if you have plenty of trees to work with in your backyard but you’re unsure of which tree to use, this expert guide will give you the top helpful hints.  Here’s a few tips:

Best Practices When Choosing A Treehouse Tree

  1. Look For Tree Damage

First, while all trees grow equally, not all trees are suitable. It’s important before making any decision that you check the tree for damage. Damage can come in many forms.  Some things to look for include:

  • Dead trees where the branches break off easily.
  • Rotting or infection of funguses that may compromise the integrity of the tree down the road.
  • Lightning damage or other damage during a weather event.
  • Trees that look limp while others around them are blooming well.
  • Damage from white ants, damaging insects or bugs that are eating the tree.

These are some of the key areas to look for in order to avoid choosing a tree that may be dangerous at a later time.

  1. Height Of The Tree

Next, consider the height of the tree and the first set of strong branches. While you don’t want to go too high, having some height gives the effect of freedom.  As a general rule, try to avoid going higher than 3 feet.  This distance will help to reduce the risk of major injury if a fall occurs.

Next, treehouses that are built an average of 3 feet or less in height will also feel less impact from windy conditions.  The higher the treehouse, the more wind speed and swaying motion it will be susceptible to.  Consider the impact of the wind before you build the treehouse.

Consider the tree house door when building.  If you can, try to build the treehouse in a curved effect to allow the wind to glide over it better. This will help reduce the sail effect that can be experienced with a square treehouse.

  1. Branch Thickness

The thickness of the branch is also important, because it ensures the treehouse is supported well.  Furthermore, the additional weight of both the building and the weight of the children must be considered.  The right branch should be thick enough to be able to place up to four attachment screws or bolts into it.

Additionally, the tree branch should be thick enough to secure the base of the tree house.  It should be solid enough to support the treehouse floor when positioned in the center of the branch.  Use support beams if the branch is not thick enough to support the tree house. The bigger the branch, the better the treehouse support will be.

Conclusion

When it comes to choosing the right tree for your kids tree house, these are some of the most important things to consider. By taking your time to choose the right tree for tree houses, you’ll be able to really keep your children safe.  So have you found a suitable tree yet?

 

About the author Daniel Stone:

Daniel has worked in the management, cutting, and caring of trees for the last 20 years. He works and helps run Bellarine Trees and is passionate about the environment and tree worker safety. He has a wife and two daughters and he enjoys playing tennis in his spare time.

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