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"From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for "nature") is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now,"--Amazon.com.
2) Handy dad in the great outdoors: more than 30 super-cool projects and activities for dads and kids
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English
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In this follow-up to the hugely popular "Handy Dad," extreme sports athlete and TV host Davis gathers more than 30 projects to get kids outside. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions, helpful photographs, and detailed line illustrations.
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Fight back against boredom and keep your kids busy and entertained--without staring at a screen--with this handy collection of family activities ranging from DIY projects to outdoor adventures to easy daytrips. While technology often offers a quick and easy parenting solution to keep children entertained, too much screen time can negatively affect developmental and social skills, and even lead back to the original problem--boredom.--Amazon.com...
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Children spend a lot of time with their screens, and while it's true that there are many alternatives to screen-time, many modern parents don't know where to look for these opportunities. In the absence of inspiration, this book proposes 365 activities to play without screens for the whole family. Activities are designed to be enjoyed in different spaces such as at home, in the city or town, and in nature. Completing them as a family will create positive...
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Publisher
FalconGuides
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Camping Activity Book for Families offers up a wide variety of activities, games, crafts, songs, and good old-fashioned fun for parents and children to share in the wonders of the outdoors. Whether it's creating pinecone art and giant nests or going on nature-themed scavenger hunts, observing the night sky, or playing flashlight tag at the campground, this book gets the whole family engaged in everything outdoors. Fully revised and updated, with...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"We've all heard about FOMO (fear of missing out) but now you can make the most of your night in with this must-have bucket list for every homebody, featuring fun and entertaining activities to keep you pleasantly relaxed and stress-free every time you decide you'd rather not leave the comfort of your home. This simple list-based guide book includes over 350 things to do to keep your nights in fun for everyone. Featuring advice for entertaining friends...
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Publisher
Hunter House
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Includes games new and old and from all around the world for parents to explore with their families and engage their children in a positive and fun-filled way. For families with children ages 4 and up"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"A concise set of easy-to-construct crafts for parents to create with their children. Working with childhood play and learning professional Laura Felt, Domesek includes crafts that are marked with codes to show the cognitive, physical, or social-emotional skills the activities emphasize. Most of the projects involve materials easily found around the house [and] incorporate ideas for expanded elements of play and participant improvisation"--Library...
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Publisher
Perigee Trade
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Based on the author's acclaimed Integrated Outdoor Program, Hoffmeister's inspiring guide will help kids enjoy nature and appreciate the great outdoors. He offers an approachable, fun reintroduction to hiking, camping, and all-around exploring that will help parents and kids alike.
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Publisher
Falcon
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Features forty-two scavenger hunts for children and families to participate in outdoors."--
Tornio helps you turn every outdoor outing into a scavenger hunt. Geared toward families with kids ages 4-10, and covering a variety of locations, these lists of things to find can turn any time spent outdoors into an opportunity to engage your family on a whole new level. -- adapted from back cover
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Publisher
Roost Books
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
When you learn to awaken your family's creativity, wonderful things will happen: you'll make meaningful connections with your children in large and small ways; your children will more often engage in their own creative discoveries; and your family will embrace new ways to relax, play, and grow together. With just the simple tools around you--your imagination, basic art supplies, household objects, and natural materials--you can transform your family...
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