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Quick & Easy Kid-Friendly Snacks from the Garden
It may officially be fall, but the plants in my garden are still going strong! We’ve got heirloom and cherry tomatoes for days, squash and carrots that are still growing and lots of herbs, onions, and potatoes! We’ve talked extensively on this website about the benefits of gardening with children and how fun and easy…
Friday Feature: Meg Bethard
Hello Friday! As you know, every other Friday we feature a member of our amazing Instagram community. We’re hoping to bring you a little more information about the person, stories, and inspiration behind all the pretty pictures! Today’s featured photographer is one of my favorites, Meg Bethard @megsausted, mom of three located in the great…
5 Fantastic Fall Books and Activities for Kids
Fall is definitely in the air! One of our favorite ways to usher in a new season is to read books about the changing weather and what we can look forward to. We’re always on the lookout for fun books and ways to make outdoor learning exciting, so today’s post is a win-win. We have…
How to Get Kids Outside During the School Year
It’s that time of year again – our children are trading in their beach towels for backpacks and holding pencils more than sidewalk chalk. Whether you homeschool or traditional school, back-to-school generally means less free time and fewer hours to play outside. Not only that, but the days are growing shorter and the weather’s turning…
20 Must Have Items for RV Camping
Getting started RV camping with your family can be quite an overwhelming task. While it may sound easy enough to pack up food, your clothes and some camping gear, there are so many items you need for RV camping that aren’t obvious. Today, we have full-time RVing mom of three, Kathleen here sharing her family’s…
Nature Craft: DIY Moth Wings Tutorial
Are you ready for the most gorgeous fall nature craft project? I’m so excited to share today’s post from our uber-talented Creative Team member Tiffany Griffin. Tiffany is here with an incredible DIY moth wings tutorial for kids. This project is simpler than you might expect and guaranteed to make any little kid’s imagination go…
Beginner Tips for Canoeing With Kids
Canoeing with kids is a great way to spend time outside, exploring and exercising. If going on a canoe trip with kids sounds fun, but intimidating or overwhelming, we’re here to show you just how much fun (and easy) it can be. Today, we have outdoor adventurer and mom of two, Brianna from Adventure Families,…
Friday Feature: Brynja Sigurdardottir
Happy Friday! Time for another Friday Feature, showcasing a beloved member of our Instagram community. Today, we’re featuring the amazing Brynja Sigurdardottir (@alwaysfourlove), mother of four in Colorado. Brynja’s feed is filled with the dreamiest photos of her children interacting with nature and each other. You can immediately tell from her feed how strong the…
Helping Kids Overcome Fear of Insects, Snakes & Creepy-Crawlies
Slugs, snakes, and spiders…oh my! The fear of insects, snakes, worms, butterflies, bees, spiders and other so-called creepy crawlies* is very common for young children. It’s also pretty common in adults! However, a phobia like this can keep your child from spending time in nature and playing outdoors, both of which are extremely important for…
Friday Favorites: i play
This post was sponsored by i play. Products and merchandise featured in this post were provided as compensation and for review purposes. All opinions expressed and photos herein belong to the author and creative team members. Meet i play Today, we’re super excited to feature a family-run company that we’ve come to know and love…
How to Plant a Butterfly Garden with Your Child
The joy of digging in the dirt, growing flowers, and watching butterflies alight on fragrant blooms make growing a butterfly garden a magical summertime activity for kids of all ages. Today, we have the amazing outdoor adventure mom Josée, from The Backwoods Mama, here teach us all about why butterflies matter, what flower they’re attracted…
Friday Feature: Amy Louise
Hello Friday! It’s time for the next installment of Friday Features! Every other Friday we feature a member of the Run Wild My Child Instagram community. We choose a follower whom we love, adore and appreciate to feature here and so we all can get to know them a little better and be inspired by…
15 Water Activities for Kids & Ways to Get Active on the Water
It may be back to school season, but there’s still LOTS of summer left! Temperatures have been soaring around most of the U.S. over the last couple of weeks. It’s only natural that many of us have been gravitating toward the water to catch a break from the heat! Today, we have the amazing Chelsea…
5 Risky Activities that Help Kids Overcome Fear
Keeping our little ones safe is the number one goal as a parent of young children. However, what happens when our fear of so-called “risky” activities keeps our kids from exploring the world in a safe and healthy manner? As kids grow, they need to learn how to engage in risky activities in a safe…
Tips & Advice for RVing with Kids
We’ve had a few recent posts here on Run Wild My Child about what it’s like to go RV camping with kids. (spoiler alert: it’s awesome!) But how do you even get started going on an RV adventure with your whole family? Where do you go? What do you pack? How do you cook? Well,…