The Parenting Corner
Camping in the Backyard with Family
If you need a reason to dust off the tent or roll out the sleep bags, I have one. This weekend, June 25 marks the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout.
Some of the many reasons, my kids love to camp are: They don’t have to shower. They can play in the dirt, stay up late, hunt for bugs and have my complete attention (iPhone not invited). Minus the shower part – that’s why I love it too. If you need a reason to dust off the tent or roll out the sleep bags, I have one. This Saturday, June 25, marks the National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout. It’s their annual push to get people outside and sleeping under the stars. I don’t need to tell you that kids aren’t spending time outside. Most kids are spending more than seven hours a day in front of electronic media. Compare that with the four to seven minutes and average kids spends outside! Studies show that outdoor time …
