Fifteen Minutes Outside - by Rebecca Cohen (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"Every family will LOVE getting outside every day with the fun & easy tips in this book!"--Whitney Ferre, author of 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative Kids

In just 15 minutes your kids can be unplugged from their screens and outside on an adventure, all thanks to the ultimate parenting resource to help you connect with your kids and get out of the house! A creative collection of activities for families, Fifteen Minutes Outside is filled with 365 days of quality time, outdoor adventures, and unplugged activities that require little time, cash, or patience.

Perfect for parents, daycare workers, babysitters, and more, this book will keep kids busy and stop the dreaded "I'm bored!" from escaping their mouths.

Review Quotes

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""Fifteen Minutes Outside is the inspiration of outdoor lifestyle expert Rebecca P. Cohen's commitment to spending time outside with her family every single day for a whole year...I need a book like this."" - SheKnows

"""Every family will LOVE getting outside every day with the fun & easy tips in this book! Today, more than ever, we need to preserve our kids' love of the outdoors. Rebecca P. Cohen gives us everything we need to make outside time happen!" Whitney Ferre, author of 33 Things to Know About Raising Creative Kids, www.creativelyfit.com.
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"""Ready to get up and go? Open the pages and start to discover 365 amazing ways to connect and engage with your kids! Keep it in your kitchen, your car and by your bedside 'cause your family is about to be inspired."
Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Lynne Kenney, author of The Family Coach Method" -

""A wonderful book packed with ideas to get you and your kids outside and moving no matter the weather."" - Crazed Mind

""A wonderful, thoughtful, encouraging guide that put me in a positive frame of mind. Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Way to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids by Rebecca P. Cohen is a gem."" - Ann Again..and Again

""An inspiration[al] book--a great reminder that even on the dreariest of days there is no excuse for not getting a little fresh air in your kids."" - Sounds Fun Mom

""And while an occasional snow day is fun, when they pile up, kids get a little rowdy. I just read about this book that might help you keep cabin fever at bay."" - Lady and the Blog

""Every parent wants to keep their kids healthy, but it often feels like a struggle. Rebecca's imaginative and fun ideas help even city dwellers like me take the 15-minutes a day challenge."
Frances Largeman-Roth, RD, senior editor at Health magazine and author of Feed the Belly: The Pregnant Mom's Healthy Eating Guide" -

""For a busy mom like me, fifteen minutes outdoors with my kids everyday isn't impossible, so what's not to try?"" - Hip Mama's Place

""I think this book is great. I think every parent should own this book. Get out of the house and spend just fifteen minutes with your family every single day. You will be glad that you did!"" - Simply Being Mommy

""If you are looking for a book that will open your eyes and will encourage you and your family to get outside and engaged with one another, this is the book to do it!"" - Dad of Divas

""If you've never learned to appreciate nature when the weather isn't sunny and warm, dare to venture outside your comfort zone. Not sure how? Pick up Cohen's upcoming book Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids (Sourcebooks, March 2011)."" - SheKnows

""Outdoor lifestyle expert, Rebecca P. Cohen, author of Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids, highlights the top 10 easiest vegetables and herbs to grow in your garden. How does your garden grow?"" - Tiny Green Mom

""Rebecca shares her personal experiences of being outside with her kids throughout the book, providing extra insights and a very down-to-earth read. The ideas aren't just simple; they're also low- to no-cost."" - Go Explore Nature

""Rebecca P. Cohen reminds us that we can be ourselves with our kids and grow closer as a family starting with Fifteen Minutes Outside every day. This is a must read book for people who want to bring more joy, connection, and fun into their family."
Mike Robbins, author, Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken
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""Research now supports what our grandmothers already knew to be true: time spent outdoors is good for our health. In this book, Rebecca Cohen offers 365 prescriptions for healthier kids and healthier families." Daphne Miller, MD, author of The Jungle Effect: Healthiest Diets from Around the World--Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You

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""The book has really influenced my thinking for the better. Cohen's book is a fantastic resource, and I highly recommend it."" - Infant Bibliophile

""The great thing is anyone can do it-young or old, native or foreign, athletic or couch-bound. We can all be outside and breathe. Even with one of my kids who'd rather watch a decade of TV than set her toes in the grass, I have managed to wave the book in front of her nose and say, 'Come with me!'"" - Psychology Today

""This book has given me so many ideas on how to get the kids outside more often no matter what the weather is like."" - Fun Saving Money

""This book is great...The author gives great tips on things to do during each season & how to adjust things for the climate you live in."" - My Springfield Mommy

About The Author

Rebecca P. Cohen is a gardening and outdoor lifestyle expert whose mission is to inspire people to get off the couch and discover how simple it can be to incorporate an active, outdoor lifestyle into a busy schedule. The mother of two small children, Rebecca incorporates the outdoors into every aspect of life, bringing invaluable tips and inspiration into her product lines, television segments, and website, rebeccaplants.com. Rebecca is the National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There(TM) Spokesmom.