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Last week I went as a counselor to my school’s 6th grade camp. We had a blast by the beach while learning about San Diego’s environment and habitat. Campers explored the jetty looking for sea life, and a few boys even dared each other to LICK a sea anemone! The bummer was that I had to leave my cell phone and laptop at home (gasp!), which really made me think about how digitally-dependent my family has become. During those days at camp I got to be like a kid again and live naturally.
After several days out in the fresh air and sunshine, I’ve decided to make some changes at home. It’s important to me that my children appreciate living close to nature. Along with this, they need to learn a respect for the environment and their bodies.
3 ways to teach kids to live naturally
Start a Family Garden
How cool is this idea for growing squash in a planter box?
One of the best ways to encourage kids to eat veggies is by working as a family to grow them. We started a little garden on our back patio a few weeks back.
Unfortunately, the plants got gobbled up by birds. I’ve learned a thing or two about protecting your garden from winged intruders now, so look out for a garden post soon once I get round 2 growing again!
Shop products with better-for-you ingredients
When I was at Walmart last week I came across this great sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner in the hair care section. AVEENO PURE RENEWAL® Shampoo and Conditioner contains naturally derived cleansers and a sulfate free formula that gently cleans your hair and scalp. I like knowing what I’m putting in and on my body, and that I’m taking steps toward a healthy lifestyle. Using this digital coupon, you can get AVEENO PURE RENEWAL® Shampoo and Conditioner for $1 off (excluding travel sizes).
Show your kids how much fun outdoor play can be
Every once in awhile it’s great to go outside and just have fun as a family. Anywhere you can find some open space, there is bound to be something you can do with your kids.
Some ideas for outdoor fun are:
- Have a water fight
- Go bird watching
- Draw with sidewalk chalk
- Blow bubbles
- Jump rope
- Visit a nature preserve
- Hunt for bugs
- Play catch
- Go on a hike
- Visit a “U-Pick” farm
- Make a bird feeder
- Collect leaves
- Make s’mores
Basically, kids of all ages will get a kick out of playing outdoor games, just because they love hanging out with their parents!
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We’re enjoying making decisions to benefit our family’s health. Doing more gardening, playing outdoors, and switching to sulfate-free products like all® fresh clean ESSENTIALS® and AVEENO PURE RENEWAL® Shampoo and Conditioner are how I create a better-for-us lifestyle for me and my family.
Whenever possible, I substitute a milder/more natural ingredient for the one we were using. I love these products because they are better for our skin. I want to protect my kids from irritation and dryness, so I wash their laundry with all® fresh clean ESSENTIALS®. My AVEENO PURE RENEWAL® Shampoo and Conditioner is better for my hair and helps with skin irritation.
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These are great ways to start living a natural lifestyle. We started a garden this year actually and are loving our homegrown veggies.
That’s awesome! Homegrown veggies somehow taste better 🙂
We have so much fun gardening with our 7 year old. We also spend a lot of time outdoors at the arboretum or local parks.
Visiting the arboretum sounds like fun. I’ll have to see if there is one in my area!
My kids love placing outside. We have a bunch of gardens and love growing our own food!
Playing outdoors is pretty awesome. 🙂
I also have been trying to live more naturally and even making some of my own beauty and cleaning products. I think it is very important that kids get out side and enjoy our beautiful world!
I agree, and it helps if we set the example for them!
I have been using sulfate-free products as much as possible. Best switch I made with shampoo! We are trying to live more naturally this summer. Great ideas.
I had no idea how much it can improve your hair when you make the switch!
I love this. It’s so important for kids to learn early about what they put in and on their bodies. You’re doing an awesome job!
Thank, Nicole! <3
Our family spends a lot of time outdoors and my kids know all about farm to table. It’s easy since we live in the country. I always try to buy products that are as clean as possible.
I agree, and looking at the labels can help you make those informed decisions before you buy.
I am working on doing the same types of things in my own home. I love the idea of sulfate free products! I need to pick these up!
Yes, there are so many benefits to using sulfate-free products!
I find it easy to teach kids when they live this life already. I need to look for this when shopping
Yes, keep an eye out for these great products! Available in USA Walmart stores for sure but I bet most grocery stores carry them. 🙂
These are all great tips to teach kids to learn to love the outdoors. Starting a garden and getting them involved will be a great way to teach them to fend for themselves by eating what they grow in the garden.
Thank you! 🙂
I love the idea of getting your kids in the garden and excited about growing their own produce. What a good thing to teach young people. Very beneficial actually.
The great thing is, kids learn so much from their parents. They can make their own choices when they get older but hopefully they’ll learn some healthy and earth-conscious habits from me. 🙂
Gardening is so relaxing but to be able to eat from your garden is priceless. Yes make sure you take care to protect your crop.
Its good to teach kids to live naturally . Cause in this hi-tech world everything is diminishing. So is the natural growth of kids. I liked the idea of sulfate free products! I think everyone should do this for their kids.
We try hard to live as naturally as possible. Plus we huge fans of ALL so will be switching to this new product to be more aware of the planet. thanks for helping me find this.
all detergents have always been a favorite of mine too! I love how soft and clean my laundry comes out.
These are all really good tips. I love Aveeno. I use the lotion religiously. I may have to implement your garden tip!
Aveeno already has a line of great products you can trust, so it’s easy to say these are also awesome. 😉
I love these tips. My son was born in the city, and we rarely left the house because it wasn’t a really safe place. Now that we live outside of the city he’s outside all the time. He loves helping us in the garden. Using products that are safe for you and the environment is the way to go.
We don’t have a yard but we still have a few big pots where we’re growing lima beans and bok choy this summer 🙂 The kids love it, and it’s a fantastic way to tie in the importance of nature in an everyday way.