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Who Needs Technology? Four Ideas for Screen-Free Family Fun

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D., author of Ollie Outside: Screen-Free Fun Technology is ubiquitous; computers, tablets, gaming systems, smartphones—wherever we are or go these days, it seems that some sort of screen is right there with us. And while there are … Continue reading →

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Quick Bursts to Brighten the Winter Blues and Engage Young Brains

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

Adapted from Brain Boosters for Groups In a Jar®: Brain-enhancing games to get teens moving and connecting by Susan Ragsdale and Ann Saylor As winter drags on, the gray days (or white ones) and cold nights can lead to fidgety … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids

Posted on January 5, 2017 by

By Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D., author of Ollie Outside: Screen-Free Fun In the 1984 movie The Karate Kid, a teenage boy becomes disheartened when his karate teacher has him doing chores to exhaustion day after day. Instead of teaching the boy … Continue reading →

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9 Awesome Ideas for Staying Active Even When It’s Cold Outside

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

by Judy Molland, author of Get Out! 150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future You know it’s a whole lot easier to stay active with your kids in the summer, whether … Continue reading →

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