Wild Water Play

Wild water play (meaning playing in the water out in the wild) is a fantastic way to spend hot summer days with kids. You can find all our Wildhood series posts here! “Children cannot bounce off the walls if we take away the walls.” ― Erin K. Kenny, Forest Kindergartens: The Cedarsong Way Summer is … Read more

Preserving Wildhood: Go Play in the Mud

Get Dirty With THem

You can find all our Wildhood series posts here! Kids love mud, and I was no exception growing up.  I’m not sure what the appeal is… the sucking, squishing sound or the gritty, sloppy texture.  I tried to see how deep I could dig holes down in the mud and I piled up dirt to … Read more

Birding With Kids

Birding for Kids

I’m going to start this post with a really honest declaration – I am the worst resource for birding. BUT, I have an amazing TEAM and am so thrilled Jackie is willing to share her tips – I’ll be using them with my own children (who are way more interested in birds than I am)! … Read more

Encouraging an Outdoor Life Through Play

Encouraging an Outdoor Life Through Play

It’s true that there is no substitute for actual time spent outside, but realistically it’s not possible to be out constantly. And truly I don’t think that is healthy either. There’s always a balance and it’s a fine art to find that. But, I want an outdoor life that is normalized for our family. It’s … Read more

5 Ways to Add Fun at the Campsite

5 Ways to Add Fun at the Campsite

While truly any campsite usually has enough rocks and sticks to keep kids busy, sometimes we like to mix things up a little while we are out. And any of these solutions work great for just an afternoon outside too! Note: Some of these links are affiliates. It doesn’t cost you a dime and helps … Read more

Kids Need Daily and Positive Outdoor Time

Kids Need Daily and Positive Outdoor Time

I am somewhat baffled at two different extremes I see in parenting practices related to the outdoors.  That said, I understand why they happen (especially now as an adult and busy parent myself), but think the repercussions are far more life-long than most realize. Kids are driving parents crazy so they are “banned” to the … Read more