How to Hike with Kids of Different Abilities How do you keep all your children happily hiking when one is barely walking and the oldest can outrun you? This can be tough when you have kids going in all different directions at different speeds. Older kids can keep an adult pace, while toddlers hike at … Read more
First Aid Kits for the Outdoor Family We’ve all been there. A bike crash that results in a gashed open knee. Stumbling upon a surprise ground wasp nest in the middle of a hiking trail. Children cavorting into a massive patch of poison ivy looking for a perfect stick (my kids aren’t the only ones … Read more
Socially distanced outside winter activities Important Note: At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we can’t tell you if it is safe to socialize outside where you live right now. The CDC and your local health department are the best sources of information for how to stay safe during this time. TMM encourages everyone to wear … Read more
8 Ski Safety Tips for Kids Ski safety is probably one of the things that kids hear about the least, but need to be reminded of this most. As parents, we often forget that just because we know how to be safe skiers, that doesn’t mean that our kids necessarily do. As a ski mom, … Read more
Most biking families have a simple rule – no helmet, no bike. Helmets are a critical piece of gear for biking and, in my opinion, should be non-negotiable. This post will help you understand how to get kids to wear a helmet, how to fit helmets AND the best bike helmets for kids. As a … Read more
When we take our kids outside, we always say “Safety First,” but don’t always consciously stop to think about what that means. Managing risk as an outdoor family is one of the most important jobs we have outside, but what does that mean? In an effort to help us keep our families safe, this post will … Read more