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Category: FAVORITE GEAR
Best Life Jackets for Kids
Summertime means days at the lake, spending time on the boat, hanging out at the beach, swimming in the pool, and being in and around WATER a lot! And anytime children are around water, safety is our number one concern. Life jackets help keep kids safe when spending time on the water. But, with so…
Camping with Kids: Best Tents for Families
Whether you’re buying your first tent or upgrading to accommodate a growing family, there’s a lot to consider when purchasing a new tent. When camping, your tent is your home away from home. It’s where you’ll spend your evenings when you sleep and possibly hang out during rain or bouts of bad weather. Tents provide…
How to Get Started Rock Climbing With Kids
Are you looking for a fun, challenging, and active way to spend time together as a family? Want to help your kids develop problem-solving skills, boost their confidence, and increase their concentration? Then rock climbing might just be your new favorite family activity! Today, youth climbing coach and Washington mom of 4, RyAnn Peverly shares…
Best Outdoor Toys for Kids
Kids (and adults) need fresh air, sunshine, and time outdoors to play and recharge, but outdoor adventures don’t have to be far from home. Outdoor spaces like your own backyard can easily be turned into super fun play areas for kids with a few of these awesome outdoor toys, playsets, games, activities, and more. We…
Best Balance Bikes for Kids
Learning to ride a bike is all about good balance and coordination. Developing these skills is the key to getting a child to learn to ride a bike safely and quickly. Balance bikes are great for young kids just starting to learn how to ride a bike. Today, we’re talking all things balance bikes –…
Make Biking Fun: 30+ Accessories for Kids’ Bikes
Biking is a fun outdoor activity for kids and a great way to get kids active and support their independence. Riding a bike is also a great way to teach your child about their surroundings and make them more mindful of their neighborhood and location. If you want to take your biking fun to the…
Demystifying Outdoor Schools: The Next Big Thing in Early Childhood Education
Outdoor schools are gaining in popularity and sprouting up across the US and Canada. Now more than ever, parents realize the benefits and importance of their kids spending time outside, in the natural world, and learning through hands-on nature-based education. But, what exactly is an outdoor school, where do you find one, and what do…
The Best Baby Carriers for Hiking & Outdoor Adventures
As outdoorsy mamas (or at least moms that spend a lot of time outside), we get asked a lot about gear recommendations. The Run Wild My Child team that brings you the articles on this website is made up of 30+ writers, all parents on a mission to spend time outside with our kids and…
Gear Review: Best Kids’ Gloves and Mittens for Outdoor Play
With the winter cold always comes the battle over wrangling my kids into gloves or mittens. Over the years, we’ve gone through countless pairs of kids’ gloves – from the cheap ones grabbed at my local Target to the expensive ones that I special ordered from the best gear companies. As you can imagine, not…
The Best Merino Wool Base Layers for Kids and Toddlers
We’ve all probably heard people rave about how merino wool is the best base layer for kids when playing outside in cold weather. But why is that? What’s so great about merino wool and why is it so expensive? Is it really worth it? And if so, which brands are the best? Our Creative Team…
Best Gifts for Outdoor Moms
With the holidays coming up, I thought it was time to update our list of what outdoorsy moms really want to receive. Getting my kids and family outside and adventuring is a top priority, so gear and clothing that helps me do that are always at the top of my list. I’m also a big…
Letters to the Earth: A Photography Challenge
** This photography challenge is sponsored by and in collaboration with Vivobarefoot Kids. ** Letters to the Earth is a global campaign to raise awareness about climate change. We want to help bring your messages to life and share them with people around the world. We’re co-hosting a photography challenge with Vivobarefoot Kids to raise…
A Mother’s Guide to Backpacking with Kids
Are you looking for a way to get off the beaten path and reconnect with nature and your family? Do you love camping and want to take your adventures to the next level? Have you ever considered venturing into the woods to get away from it all for a few days with your kids? Well,…
Fly Fishing 101: Fly Fishing Basics for Kids
Fly fishing is a fun and enjoyable outdoor activity for the entire family. Today, nurse, veteran, and New Mexico mom of two, Lea Reynolds is here with an overview all about the basics on fly fishing with kids. She’s sharing great advice for how to plan a fly fishing outing with kids, how to choose…
The Ultimate Guide to Camping with Kids
The idea of camping overnight with kids can be overwhelming at first. While it does take planning and preparation, we are here to tell you that taking your kids on an enjoyable camping trip is very doable. All you need is a little preparation, the right gear, and a positive mindset! Today, Creative Team members,…