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Greening My World
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Managing Seasonal Allergies: Stay Active Outside Without the Sneezes!

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The Impact of Climate Change on Our Health and the Health of Our Children: Why We Should Care

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Nature Goals for Your Family: Ways to Get Outdoors in 2025

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Debunking Common Cold Weather Health Myths About Being Outside

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Creative Family Friendly Nature Activities for Shorter, Darker Days

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Gratitude for Nature: Family Activities to Celebrate and Give Back This Thanksgiving

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How to Celebrate a Sustainable Nature-Inspired Holiday Season

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Building Family Connections in Nature: Creating Quality Family Time Outdoors

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🌳 Nature is everywhere. You don’t have to l 🌳 Nature is everywhere. You don’t have to live in the forest or countryside to access nature. Even in a city or suburban neighborhood, there are opportunities to see nature in action. In a world where everything can be overstimulating, noticing nearby nature is good exercise in 🐒 slowing down, πŸ§˜πŸ»β€β™€οΈ practicing mindfulness, πŸ‘€ and observation. πŸšͺ The first step is to get out the door. Get my free outdoor family adventure kit which includes a seasonal scavenger hunt to help start your nature inspired parenting journey. Link in Bio. 🌸 What’s blooming in your neighborhood?
🌿 I created Greening My World as a platform to 🌿 I created Greening My World as a platform to empower, busy families to enhance their health and well-being by connecting with nature while fostering environmental stewardship. πŸ‘©πŸ»β€βš•οΈ As a pediatrician and parent, I believe that time spent in nature, strengthens both body and mind, inspiring us to protect the beautiful spaces we live in recreate in. 🌲This family nature guide was created for busy parents looking for ways to… πŸ› get their kids outside, πŸ“± step away from screens, 🌳 and make nature time the go to activity for the family. πŸ”—The Link is in my bio or go to https://greeningmyworld.kit.com/products/naturefamilyguide Comment or DM me letting me know that you got it! #naturefamilyguide #natureguide #outdoorfamilyguide #ebook #outdoorparenting #naturebasedparenting #kidsoutdoors #natureconnection #screenfreeactivities #optoutside #getoutside #familiesoutdoors #ecofamily #prioritizenature #sustainableliving #greeningmyworld #pediatricianmom
You are allowed to take a mental health day. Esp You are allowed to take a mental health day. Especially as working parents, life is busy! It’s always go go go, endless to do lists, and getting pulled in so many different directions. Giving yourself time to reset, whether it is 5 minutes of a breathing exercise, or a whole day to yourself is not selfish. It is necessary. In order to take care of all the people around you, you also have to take care of yourself. So give yourself that permission. πŸ§˜πŸ»β€β™€οΈ Take that mental health day. πŸ‘Ÿ Step outside 🌳 Go for a walk πŸ™πŸΌ Sit in silence πŸ“’ Journal So that when you come back to it, you’re not pouring from an empty cup. What are some ways that you reset?
πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Garden season is upon us and I am πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Garden season is upon us and I am so so excited! Each season has taught me something new about how to nourish the garden for next season. What better way to connect with nature than to grow your own food. βœ‹πŸΌ Messy hands in the dirt 🌈 Fresh air outside 🌱 Greenery πŸ“ Fresh fruits and vegetables 🐞 Bug spotting It is a great practice in lifelong learning, patience, and experimentation. Just like parenting πŸ˜… If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to get my FREE outdoor family adventure kit, full of tips for getting your family outside, seasonal scavenger hunts, and family eco challenge. Link in Bio or comment β€œKIT” and I’ll send it your way. #parentingoutdoors #outdoorparent #workingparent #kidsinthegarden #springgarden #getoutside #outdoorkids #gardenkids #naturekids #natureconnection #gardenseason
πŸ‘©πŸ»β€βš•οΈ I would love to be outside all t πŸ‘©πŸ»β€βš•οΈ I would love to be outside all the time. But the reality is that much of my time is indoors because that is where I work. That may be the case for you as well. 🌿 Which is why it is even more important to be intentional about getting time outside and appreciate little things in nature. 🌼 The more you are intentional with your outdoor and nature time, the more it translates into family habits, activities, and experiences. What is your favorite 10 minute nature reset? Drop it below πŸ‘‡πŸΌ
🌳 There are so many ways to connect with nature 🌳 There are so many ways to connect with nature. While I love a good hike and camping trip, sometimes busy schedules mean that nature time is much closer to home. πŸ“Έ This image was captured in our front yard. Take a few moments to be still and observe. Nature can surprise you. 🟒 Point out what you observe with your kids. 🟒 Ask if they see what you see. 🟒 Is there anything else that they notice. 🟒 What do they think about it. 🐝 We have done this observing bees, earthworms, butterflies, ladybugs, slugs, hummingbirds, finches, squirrels, cats, and many other life forms just from our suburban yard. πŸ”Ž What are some cool backyard finds your family has seen? πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Let me know in the comments!
⛰️ It is so important for my family to priorit ⛰️ It is so important for my family to prioritize time in nature together. Because of our outdoor adventures, πŸͺ΅ we spend more intentional time together, 🀸🏻 we move more throughout the day, β˜€οΈ we soak up more sunshine, πŸ€— we create lasting memories πŸͺ»21 days until the official start of spring and I’ve got something I’m working on that I’m excited to share! If you are a parent or caregiver with young and school aged kids who… πŸ™πŸΌ wants to connect more with one another, πŸ“± step away from screens, 🌳 get out the door πŸ’š build healthy family habits 🌎and shift to making more earth conscious decisions I’ve got you! πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Head on over to www.greeningmyworld.com to stay up to date on what I have in store once it launches. In the meantime, you can get your free outdoor family adventure guide to get started.
🌸 Spring is just around the corner and we have 🌸 Spring is just around the corner and we have started some seeds! πŸͺ΄I got into gardening after having kids as a way to slow down still get outside and connect with nature. 🌾 Through getting my hands in the dirt, I have learned so much about plant needs, soil health, permaculture, native plants, pollinators, and so much more. 🌎 Doing this activity together as a family is not just about growing our own food, it’s also about promoting curiosity, wonder, patience, and connection with our planet. πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŒΎ Plus, she makes the best garden assistant! βœ… Click on the link in my bio to get my outdoor adventure kit. In it, you get tips for getting outside, living more sustainably, and creating strong, healthy habits for your family.

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