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And the questions continue …..
Rachel’s last response gets Autumn thinking again. ‘What is flooding? A flood is a rise of water with no place to go. Floods come in all depths, from just a couple inches to many feet. The power of floodwater is extraordinary and lethal. In less than an hour strong rain can turn an ankle deep creek into an unstoppable…
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Questions about other natural disasters
“Would you like to learn more about natural disasters,” asks Rancid. “I’ll look on Google to get some natural disaster names first. Aha! Would you like to learn about volcanoes and earthquakes?” Autumn has no idea what they are but she is ready to listen and learn. ‘What is a volcano? A volcano is a mountain that opens…
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Rachel shares some information on the why phase
Rachel wants to help Sophia with some information on how parents can survive this why phase. She searches for some articles and then an article Why, Why, Why Are Some 3-Year-Olds Always Asking "Why?" catches her eye. Autumn is fast asleep. Sophia explains to them that it’s just her nap time. She encourages Rachel to read…
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Rancid listens to the parenting ideas
‘Parenting a 3-Year-Old During the Why Phase - Instead of putting yourself in the position of why-answerer, try turning the tables. Become the why-asker! Ask your preschooler why they think it’s good to brush their teeth before bed. Open-ended questions allow your child to do the thinking and develop critical-thinking…
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Let’s play in the mud!
Early one morning Red Rabbit makes a trip to the carrot patch to get his favorite food. On his way back home he hears a woman yelling at someone. As he gets closer he can see that the woman is yelling at a child who is playing in the mud. “How many times have I told you not to play in puddles?” says the mother. “I am…
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Mud Play for Kids: Why It’s Worth the Mess
When Red Rabbit gets home he is still very upset about the mother’s attitude about dirt. He decides that he needs to do some googling. Tiffi and her googling are starting to rub off on her friends! He sees an interesting article about the benefits of mud play and decides to read it. After all would mud playing be much…
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Good Dirt: The Benefits of Mud Play and Where to Get Started
‘Kids are right — puddle jumping and mud play are not just fun, they’re also good for you. How mud play boosts health - Playing in mud isn’t just fun, it boosts health. Research shows that it strengthens the body’s immune system. According to the “hygiene hypothesis,” first proposed by epidemiologist David Strachan in…
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Mud, Marvelous Mud!
‘It's actually healthy for kids to get muddy! Scientists have now confirmed something that children have always instinctively known; playing in mud is a joyful experience. Recent research has shown that dirt contains microscopic bacteria called Mycobacterium Vaccae which stimulates the immune system and increases the…
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Benefits of Mud Play
‘Playing in the mud inspires children to feel a connection to nature and develop an appreciation for the environment. Many children today have limited opportunities to play outdoors and it is difficult to care about the environment if you have not had the chance to spend time in nature. By providing time outdoors and the…
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The Magic of Dirt: 10 Benefits of Mud Play
“Hey Tiffi, what are you doing?” says Red Rabbit. “I was really upset with that mother yelling at her kid today. How could she be so mean and not let her son enjoy his play time? I am googling for articles on being clean vs getting dirty. So far all that I have read say that mud playing is beneficial towards a child’s…
