Tag Archives: Riverside Park

Too much socializing?!

You know we’ve done more than our usual amount of socializing when Maya says, “I think I need a break from seeing my friends.” The weekend was great, and extended into today.   3 overnights in a row for Maya, one … Continue reading

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For the love of Riverside Park

Dr. William Bird, the health adviser to Natural England (a British organization dedicated to conserving and enhancing the natural environment), said in a recent Daily Mail article that children are healthier and better adjusted if they spend time in the … Continue reading

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Playing in the Park

Wednesday afternoons are park days for us.  We meet with a group of fellow homeschoolers/life learners in Riverside Park.  While the kids disappear into the trees or run around on the rocks, the Moms hang out on the benches.   The … Continue reading

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Thank the earth for spring!

Finally, finally, Spring seems to be in full control, five weeks in to the official season.   We’ve enjoyed weather in the 70′s for two days in a row, and today we spent the afternoon in Riverside Park which is currently … Continue reading

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Lego to Latch Hook

A friend of mine once told me that Ben “oozes happiness”, and I think that’s a pretty accurate description.   His days are full of imagination, creativity and play, all at his own direction or with his willing involvement.   Who wouldn’t … Continue reading

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