Tag archive for ‘Play’
Reclaiming Our Childhood Connection to Nature
Editor’s Note: Good morning. Today, local mom and outdoor education advocate Barb Haffner is her to kick off her regular Nature Journals column on OBE.
In my own experience, getting kids outside and letting them discover the natural world for themselves is a remarkably eye-opening experience. From the relationships that they develop with other children to [...]
Kid Toys to Spark Imagination, Naturally
Editor’s Note:
As a part of our new editorial format, Our Big Earth will be reviewing kid- and family-friendly products that are available locally or from regional online retailers.
The idea is not to fill up your house with all kinds of new gear, but offer you some greener, creative and healthy options that are available [...]
Books that Make Home Life Inspirational
I have a crush.
Not really on a person, but a lifestyle – a way of being that is both simple and magical. It pulls together all of the homemade goodness of our childhoods with the purposeful parenting partnerships of today’s generation of moms and dads.
It’s one of those things that I’ve been in denial about [...]
Diaper Gyms In The Comox Valley
Finding the perfect place for your infant or toddler to make friends, play hard and have fun can be tough work.
Here are a few spots to try out:
CFB Comox Parents & Tots 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays out at the CFB Comox Recreation Centre. $2 and parents are encouraged to contribute a [...]
Comox Marina Park
I grew up in the mountains…never even set foot on an ocean beach (Lake Ontario doesn’t really count) until my double-digit years…had no clue what I was missing.
When we finally met – the ocean and me – it was love at first sight. I can’t even imagine living away from it or even a day [...]
Local, Regional and Provincial Park on North Vancouver Island
North Vancouver Island is packed full of family-friendly parks that can turn the gloomiest of days into a full-fledged adventure.
We’re working on gathering comprehensive lists of local parks for you.
LOCAL PARKS THAT WE LOVE:
The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park: In Comox just off of Comox Avenue. The Filberg is a family fave – filled with [...]
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