Mar 28
It’s Not Just About Obesity
28 Mar, 2013. 0 Comments. Family Activities, News. Posted By: lncigc
Leave No Child Inside – Greater Cincinnati was founded in order to educate the community that time spent in nature is essential to the physical, mental and emotional health of all children.  Because obesity is one of the most pressing issues facing the health community today (26% of children between the ages of 2-5 are overweight or obese, and that number leaps to 33% in school age children), it's easy to lose sight of other issues related to the relatively recent disappearance of unstructured play in nature. With the near extinction of that experience, we are seeing unprecedented levels of…
Mar 28
Where Nature Meets Story – for Parents and Educators
Research shows that spending time in nature makes kids happier, healthier and smarter. Reading is probably the single most important skill for achievement in school and success in life.  So, why not combine the two? The Children & Nature Network’s Where Nature Meets Story is a place for parents and educators to find fun, outdoor activities for kids with a coordinated recommended reading list for toddlers to young adults. Explore a wide range of activity themes, including “A Fort of One’s Own:  Making Hide-outs” and “Of Fairies, Gnomes and Hobbits:  Imagined Worlds in Nature”.   Check it out and start your…
Mar 28
Spring is Here! Resources for Local Outdoor Adventure
28 Mar, 2013. 0 Comments. Family Activities, News. Posted By: lncigc
Spring is here and that means families will be on the look-out for fun things to do in Greater Cincinnati.  For activities at area parks, nature centers and other outdoor venues, including your own home, check out these on-line resources: Green Umbrella:  A calendar of regional programs and events from hiking to green energy symposiums.  Stay tuned for the introduction of Green Umbrella’s special outdoor activity site, MeetMeOutdoors.com, coming soon! Grow Outside Guide to Outdoor Play:  Includes activities to do at home or in your neighborhood, like how to create a Child Friendly Backyard and Fun for All Seasons ideas…