I love this short poem from Nicolette Sowder who promotes nature-connected parenting. Nature is truly calling families to get outdoors and enjoy and appreciate her beauty and interact with all that there is.

Walking together in nature as a family is a wonderful, bonding activity. Is there a park in your community or a field? Perhaps you may have to drive a distance. No matter how small the green area is, it will serve the purpose.

When in nature, take your time. Look at all there is from the sky down to the earth and when available, even below the earth. Talk to your children about what you see and what they see. Soak the beauty in. And breathe!

Children will be amazed as they walk, as they always walk in wonder and awe, as this poem says. Allow your children to revel in the awe that nature brings.

Again, there should be no rush. You are spending very important quality time with your family and building precious memories that your children will always remember.

At Mrs. Sowder’s website, https://wilderchild.com/, she provides a lot of recommendations for parents on ways to incorporate nature into your family’s schedule and to encourage children to spend more time outside. She also includes her own blog with helpful articles such as 6 Ways to Get Your Kids Outside (When They Don’t Want To Go) and 5 Things I Don’t Say To My Daughter When We’re Out in Nature. I think you will truly enjoy her website.