It’s cold in California! Now let’s go play outside…
I’ve noticed a funny thing here in California (at least in the Bay Area). When the temperature drops below 60F,
Slowing down, being present, and noticing the beauty around us.
I’ve noticed a funny thing here in California (at least in the Bay Area). When the temperature drops below 60F,
I hope everyone had a great weekend! It was gorgeous here in the San Francisco Bay Area… perfect for a
It can be tough to find outdoor games that are truly fun for both children and adults. Here are three
The pleasure of a new book from the library… Book Bench, Dublin Library Photo taken February 26th, 2013
Photos taken January 21st, 2013 Hap Magee Ranch Park, Danville, California
Kids thrive when given free playtime outdoors after a day of school… Photos taken January 15th, 2013 Shannon Park, Dublin,
My son asked for one thing from Santa this year… a lightsaber. A blue lightsaber, to be exact, so he
I started running three years ago in order to keep up with my son. I wish I were faster!! How
Oh, my, is my five-year-old excited about Christmas tomorrow. He can’t sit still, and he’s been acting super whacky. It’s
The Adventure Playground in Berkeley… the only place I know in the San Francisco Bay Area where kids are encouraged
A favorite after school activity… playing with friends at the local BMX park! Memorial Park, San Ramon, CA
We met friends this afternoon for playtime at Alamo Creek Park in Dublin, but it was way too hot to
I wish more city parks had rock structures like these for kids to scramble on. The following photos were taken
We’re lucky to have a couple parks nearby that have great trees for climbing. The kids are drawn as much
An awesome way to burn some kid energy is to head out for some rock climbing… park style. For a
Frisbee… such an inexpensive, simple game, and so easy to play anywhere! Fun!! Photos taken at Drakes Beach, July 26th,
Kolb Park, Dublin, California
What child could resist playing hide and seek in this redwood forest? Can you find them? At Roberts Regional Park,
The weather is warming up, so it’s time to find fun outdoor activities for the kids that incorporate water play.
My son is now obsessed with riding his scooter at skate parks. He asks to go every day! And it’s
Simple park play… ride scooters at the skate park! We like to go when the park is quiet, when the
The wildflowers are starting to bloom, new leaves are growing on the tips of branches, gardens are beginning to sprout…
Need a bit of healthy, energy-expending outdoor time for your child(ren), but not sure what to do? Keep it simple.
Climbing has become a new passion for my son in recent weeks. I signed him up for some classes at
When we feel the need for a touch of Yosemite, but can’t get away for the weekend, we head, believe
Getting outside every day is a necessity for me, both for my physical and emotional health. I begin to feel