Hiking With Your Kids
Watch Their World Expand With Every Step
BRING ALONG SOME TOOLS OF DISCOVERY Getting your children to engage in nature while you’re out hiking can be as simple as bringing a magnifying glass along with you. Let your kids look at leaves, rocks, insects, or anything else you might come across on the trail. You can also bring binoculars to help them look at a bird that might be perched a little too high up. Another option is a bug holder to let your kids catch smaller insects, such as grasshoppers or pill bugs, and give them a close-up look. KEEP SAFETY IN MIND While you’re out on the trail, it’s essential to make sure that both you and your family are safe. Wear breathable, noncotton material and sturdy shoes that don’t expose your toes. It’s important to dress according to the weather. For example, if the day is sunny, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and apply plenty of sunscreen on any exposed skin. Bring your kids’ favorite snacks and water bottles for everyone to stay hydrated. It’s crucial that you also bring a fully stocked first-aid kit in case someone is injured on the hike. Starting with one of your local hiking trails can be a rewarding way to spend the day with your kids. You can watch their excitement as they expand their world with new discoveries.
Hiking has many benefits as a family activity, such as mental health improvement, strengthening your relationships, and experiencing new sights and discoveries together. It’s also great exercise, and you get plenty of quality time, fresh air, and sunshine. Here are three guidelines to help you and your kids have fun on your next hike. ENCOURAGE THEIR CURIOSITY One of the best ways to have your children learn about the world is letting them explore it. Being there for your children and encouraging them to ask questions about flowers, bugs, or animals you see on the trail will help them expand their vocabulary and learn how things work. When they learn they can explore independently and ask about the world around them, they’re gaining the confidence to teach themselves.
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At Livingston Dental, we are all about customized care and finding the right fit for you . We get to know each of our patients on a personal level because we truly care about you and your smile, and we want to help you keep it healthy and bright for many years to come!
that fits and stays in with my dentures. It was a first for him, and I’m happy that it worked. His patience with me was great.
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Lisa, thank you for sharing your experience! It makes our day when we can find a solution that works well for you and your teeth! Lisa perfectly captured the way we tailor each treatment plan to the patient. From pediatric dentistry to restorative dentistry, we are here to provide you and your family with excellent dental care and treatment. If you know someone in the Star Valley who is in need of a caring, patient dentist, let them know about Dr. Livingston. When you refer a patient to us, you’re entered into our drawings for big prizes! Past prizes have included a big screen TV, a Yeti cooler, and a deluxe snowblower.
“ALL of the staff at Livingston Dental are amazing! Their concern for MY quality of care is like no one else’s, and they communicate with each other about anything related to me. Dr. Livingston always takes a few minutes to ask me how I’ve been lately and seems genuinely interested in MY LIFE! “The office is very, very clean, and the snacks and water area is always well-stocked. That is something you won’t find in most medical offices. “Dr. Livingston worked with me on trying to manipulate a device to wear at night when I sleep to help prevent snoring. The problem was that I wear dentures. He managed to work WITH the company that makes the device, and they came up with a device
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