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November 17, 2023

10 Outdoor Activities to Build Confidence in Kids

In CHALLENGE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARENTING

Instilling confidence in our children has become more crucial than ever. As parents, we strive to nurture our kids’ emotional resilience and self-assurance that will empower them to face life’s challenges head-on. One powerful way to cultivate confidence is through outdoor activities. Nature has an unparalleled ability to nurture not only our physical well-being but also our mental resilience, communication prowess, and problem-solving skills. By developing in each of these areas, kids gain confidence in…

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July 12, 2023

5 Things That Are Working for Me This Summer

In MCFAMILY, PARENTING, SUMMER

As any parent knows, summer can be both the BEST and the worst. All the things that make summer great – long hot days,  lots of activities, relaxed schedules, a break from routines – can also make it tricky. As I former full-time working (out of the house) mom now turned work-from-home mom, this summer has been a big adjustment for me. This is the first summer I haven’t had any hired help with the kids,…

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December 29, 2020

Tips for Getting Kids Outdoors More

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Over the last few years, I’ve heard so many parents and friends say that they want to get their kids outside more.  To which I say, “YES, yes and yes!” A new year is here and it’s the perfect time to set a goal of getting your kids outside more often.  That’s exactly what this website is all about! Let’s make this a year of outdoor adventure, together. I’m here to share some tips for…

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August 25, 2020

Missing Your Community During COVID

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

One of the hardest aspects of parenting during a pandemic has been the loss of community. It takes a village to raise a child, so what happens when you’re no longer allowed within six feet of your fellow villagers? Today, we have the amazing Brenna Jeanneret here, writer, climber, and mom, talking about how the loss of her climbing community has affected her and how she’s finding new ways to connect in a COVID-concerned world….

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July 28, 2020

Cultivating a Love of Adventure in Homebody Kids

In HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

As parents, we all want to instill a sense of adventure in our kids and a love for the outdoors. But, what happens when your kids would rather stay home? What if you’re a homebody, too? What if you know you should be getting outside, but the struggle to get out the door is more than you want to deal with right now? You’re not alone. Today, we have the amazing Angie Warmington, Wisconsin mom…

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