NANA SAYS WARMER WEATHER BRINGS OUTDOOR SIMPLE FUN

Once the ground is dry and the weather is nicer, the outdoors beacons. Having a yard to have some simple fun lets children and parents burn some needed energy. Walks, bike rides and trips to the park can be part of a daily or weekly routine. Running and exploring simply brings back the joy of just living. Put down the gadgets and collect natural things like pine cones or sticks. Listen to the birds and try to identify which one is there. Teach the names of trees and plants or whatever else is in the environment to children young and old. After a long winter, it is so pleasurable to use the outside as "another room". The dirt stays outside. The children have fun. It is amazing too how everyone welcomes being outside. No coats, boots or heavy clothes. Easier to get dressed and undressed. My little grandchildren love a simple local park- they call it "Grandpa's park"! A walk pulling a grandkid or two in the wagon, good exercise for this Nana. Enjoy some outdoor fun today!