Adventure Party – Devon’s 7th Birthday

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For Devon’s 7th birthday we had a some outdoor games and a short obstacle course which culminated in the children climbing a dirt hill with the help of a rope. We ended the afternoon with hike through the forest. Below are some photos, and a highlight video, of the Adventure Party: Stay up to date

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Let the kids play outside! The benefits of Mud Play

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Yesterday my son took advantage of all the recent heavy rains and began entertaining himself in a mud patch. Mud play is about fun, it engages all the senses, and should be a normal part of outdoor play. Fun fact: Playing in mud boosts the body’s immune system. According to the “hygiene hypothesis,” children raised

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