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Run Wild My Child
Sensory Processing Disorder & How to Incorporate Nature into Therapy
We all know that nature is good for our children’s minds, bodies and well-being. But what about those children that have a hard time processing natural occurrences like raindrops, birdsongs or the feel of grass under their feet? Sensory processing disorder is a common symptom of autism, however, most children with sensory issues are not…
How to Be Prepared when Desert Hiking with Kids
Hiking with kids is one of our all-time favorite activities. It can be done nearly anywhere, doesn’t require fancy gear or weeks of planning and can be adapted for kids of all ages. No wonder it’s one of the first activities that most parents resort to when getting their kids outdoors. And while it may…
Lessons Learned from Adventure Cats
I could not be more excited to share this story with you today about a family in England and their adventure cats! Yes, you read that correctly…cats! When you think of outdoor adventuring with animals, man’s best friend (the dog) usually comes to mind. However, this post goes to show that cats make wonderful adventure…
Cattle Farm Chores with Kids
I absolutely love hearing all of the amazing ways our readers and followers spend time outdoors with their children. The reason I started this website was to help inspire parents to get their children outdoors more with activities, crafts, and adventures. However, in the process, I’ve been inspired and overwhelmed by the incredible parents out…
Friday Favorites: Favorite Outdoorsy Instagrammers, Part 2
For this week’s Friday Favorites, I’m sharing another installment of my favorite outdoor Instagram photographers. Two of my biggest passions are getting kids outdoors and photography, so I get so excited when I find other parents that share those loves. I’ve selected 8 gorgeous accounts from some of the most talented and inspiring photographers from…
DIY Kid-Friendly Herbal Cleaner
We are big believers in the benefits of involving kids in household chores, both inside and outside the home. My kids love projects and they get so excited when they get to help us out around the house and be a part of the team. Their favorite chores usually involve the hose, a water bucket or…
Infusing Yoga into Nature Play
Yoga and nature go hand in hand. Yoga helps us be more present and mindful and practicing yoga with kids outdoors is an excellent way for them to connect to the natural world. Today, we have Angela of Simple Ayurveda here showing us how anyone can help children enjoy the benefits of yoga and mindfulness…
Creating a Nature Window for Bird Watching
If you’ve ever taken the time to observe birds in your own backyard, I guarantee you’ll find them fascinating! Birds are incredibly social, intelligent, crafty, clever and funny. They are such a joy to watch. Over time, you can even get to know the local ones and their personalities. Today, I’m thrilled to have Nichole from…
Creative Gifts that Promote Outdoor Play
The gift giving season is officially upon us and we know what’s on your mind! Obviously, we’re all about getting kids outdoors. We want your children to spend as much time outside playing and exploring as possible. Therefore, this year we’ve put together a fun list of creative gifts, toys, games and sporting gear that…
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking with Kids
Lately, I’ve received a lot of questions about how to get started hiking with kids. Parents want to know how old kids should be when they start, what to pack, where to go and how to motivate their kids. I’m here to provide some answers! My husband and I have been hiking with our kids…
How To Design A Backyard Dinosaur Garden & Mud Kitchen
Have you ever wanted to create an outdoor play area for your children? Today we have an incredibly creative New Zealand mom of two here giving us all the details on how to design a backyard dinosaur garden and mud kitchen for kids. From idea inception to reality, Catherine and her husband designed and built…
40+ More Beautiful Nature Books for Kids
Books are a big deal at our house! I have a 1st grader learning to read and a preschooler that would listen to 500 books a night if I had that kind of time. We voraciously go through books. I’m always on the hunt for fun new (to us) books for my little readers. Since…
Lessons Learned while Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids is never easy and takes lots of preparation, planning, and patience. Today, I’m excited to bring you a wonderful post all about the lessons parents learn while traveling with kids. Andrew Song is a photographer and father of three from Toronto. He’s here sharing packing tips and travel advice, plus some relatable…
Finding Nature in Urban Settings
Show of hands of all you city-dwelling parents that want to incorporate more nature into your child’s life, but feel inhibited due to your urban surroundings. Today’s post is for YOU! Being outdoors and immersed in nature isn’t just for kids that live in the country. An outdoor lifestyle and love of nature are possible…
Outdoor Cooking with Kids: 7 Kid-Friendly Ways to Make Camp Cookouts Fun and Fuss-Free
As the weather finally starts to cool down, we’re entering my all-time favorite time of year to go camping and have family cook-outs. Today, we are so lucky to have the amazing Julia from Culinatour here with her tips on how to make camp cookouts with kids fun and fuss-free. Julia is not only a…