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πΈπβοΈ The benefits of morning sunlight exposure, Nature meditation + Earth Day starts outside!
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Last Week's Most Popular Articles βAre Squishies Toxic?β βThe Benefits of Sequential Daylight Exposureβ In addition to the hormonal and circadian rhythm benefits of daylight, your body needs a natural cortisol boost in the morning to feel alert and activate digestion. Without daylight, you might feel bloated or struggle to kickstart your metabolism for the day. Here's much more on the benefits of getting daylight (even briefly) at least three times a day. βEarth Day Activities for Familiesβ Taking kids outside to enjoy nature is far more powerful than talking about it or doing a recycled craft under indoor fluorescent lights. Here are several of our favorite Earth Day activities that invite children outside where they can explore, play, and develop a lifelong love for the natural world. π± If you have small children, you can try these Earth Day activities for preschoolers.β π± This one is always a favorite for all ages... Go on a nature scavenger hunt using these printables. π± Garden projects help get kids happily engaged in outside activities. π± Take a trip to your local library for one of these Earth Day themed books and read it outside with your child. π± Be conscious of the life lessons and values you can teach kids on Earth Day. π± Nature themed coloring pages - find a spot under their favorite tree and get creative outside! π± This DIY organic bird feeder craft involves getting their hands dirty, having a little snack, and making something fun in nature. π± Make your own paint brushes from natural elements and start painting. π± Share some fun Earth Day facts to make it educational. π± Leave no trace camping teaches your child to always leave nature in the same or better condition than you found it. π± Look up at the stars together. π± End a full day of outside play with this Earth Day meditation script. (Also found in your PDF library.) βLast Day of the Money & Nervous System Healing Workshopβ I've loved talking with those of you who are attending this π Today at noon ET Kate said she's sharing "a free custom 90-day roadmap laid out step by step for you to take your finances to the next level". If you haven't been able to attend (or just don't like the vibe of a live webinar), you can get a link to the replays emailed to you. As always, if you have anything you'd like us to cover, just reply. We answer every email. Warmly π Amity & the Green Child team βCurrent Issue | Instagram | Pinterestβ |
Hi! I'm Amity from Green Child Magazine
I'm part of the natural parenting and green living focused team behind Green Child's award-winning parenting magazine. We share parenting advice, mindfulness, health & wellness tips, and ideas to get your kids outside enjoying all Mother Nature has to offer.
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