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Día de las Velitas: A Simple Ritual for Connection & Light (Creating Magic at Home)/Día de las Velitas: Un Ritual Sencillo de Conexión y Luz (Cómo Crear Magia en Casa)
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. The holiday season often arrives with a rush, a flurry of lists, gifts, and noise. But what if the most magical moment of December didn't require buying anything at all? At Nature's Lab, we believe in the power of pausing. We believe in rituals that ground us. That is why we are inviting our entire community to join in a cherished tradition that honors light, hope, and toget
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Dec 6, 20256 min read


What Children Really Remember from the Holidays (It’s Not the Toys)/Lo Que Los Niños Realmente Recuerdan de las Fiestas (No Son los Juguetes)
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. Choosing Gifts That Last in Children’s Hearts Updated for NLS Families – Holiday 2025 At Nature’s Lab, we spend every day watching children discover the world through curiosity, connection, and play. One thing is always clear: What children remember most is who they were with, not what they received. New toys bring joy, but the excitement fades quickly. Experiences, ritual
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Nov 21, 20259 min read


Helping Children Understand Veterans Day Through Gratitude and Connection/ Ayudando a los niños pequeños a comprender el Día de los Veteranos a través de la gratitud y la conexión
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. At Nature’s Lab, every holiday is an opportunity to nurture connection, curiosity, and kindness — even (and especially) for our youngest learners. Veterans Day offers a chance to honor gratitude in ways that feel meaningful to young children , through simple, heartfelt experiences that make sense in their world. For children ages 2 to 5, abstract ideas like “veterans” or “se
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Nov 11, 20254 min read


🎃 Balancing Halloween Fun and Routine for Children Ages 2–5/ 🎃 Cómo Equilibrar la Diversión de Halloween y la Rutina para Niños de 2 a 5 Años
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. How Families Can Enjoy the Celebration Without Overstimulation or Tantrums This blog is tailored for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergartners (ages 2–5), though the ideas can flex for older or younger siblings, too. Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for young children; costumes, candy, and imagination fill the air. But for them, what’s e
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Oct 25, 20258 min read


Celebrating July 4th with Young Children: Safety, Stories, and Simple Joys
As July 4th approaches, many families are thinking about BBQs, fireworks, and a little extra time together. But how do we talk about this...
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Tiny Acts of Remembrance: Talking About Memorial Day with Children in Gentle, Age-Appropriate Ways
Memorial Day weekend often brings a mix of joy and complexity for families. It signals the unofficial start of summer, a rare long...
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
May 26, 20252 min read


Simplicity and Connections this Holiday Season- Gifting
Holidays are around the corner and family and friends are asking what gifts to get for the kids. While toys can at times be engaging and...
Silvia Anderson, Ona Alminas, Hannah Stevenson, and Nature's Lab
Nov 20, 20222 min read
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