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Fall into Family

by Meagan Waite, Assistant Director - My Discovery Destination!

While I am a warm-weather individual at heart, I do love autumn. The temperatures are no longer stifling (although it sure seems to cool off FAST in the Rocky Mountain West), fall sports return (L.O.V.E. to play volleyball and watch football!), and there are lots of activities to get families geared up for the end of the year (where did 2021 go?!?). 

The list of fall activities and responsibilities can be quite overwhelming. The desire to bond as a family can get lost in the never-ending catalog of time-worthy pursuits. Active, concerned parents might ask themselves, “How do we make time for what is most important when we have so many good tasks tugging at our attention?” 

What is the answer? In this case, the answer is ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’. So, how about intentionally combining efforts? The “how” is even easier. 

The Discovery Family Coalition is proud to bring you two virtual Discovery Hunts built on the GooseChase App–”Red Ribbon Week with Wattson” and “A Halloween Hunt with Wattson”. You can find instructions for downloading the app and locating the Hunts here (note that the video instructions are for another hunt, but the process is the same). Both Hunts have “missions” that incorporate fall events and intentional teaching and bonding moments to strengthen your family and build resilience in your children. Not only can your family earn points and win prizes, but you can combat anxiety and depression as well as reinforce prevention factors. 

Do yourself and your family a favor–get involved in either the Red Ribbon Week with Wattson Hunt or A Halloween Hunt With Wattson (or both!) and play with, learn with, connect with and strengthen YOUR family.


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