No matter which direction I look in our yard right now, there is some small sign of fall. The abundance and fruits of summer are giving way and letting go. A yellowing leaf, a fading flower – when we take note, these small happenings serve as reminders to slow down and simplify. Paradoxically so many of… Read More

So excited to share this guest post with you, written by Amanda White, the creative and innovated educator behind Tykes n Tots Daycare.  The Reggio Emilia approach has inspired the design and rhythm of my daycare. True to that philosophy, my hope is to create an environment in which the childrens’ minds, hearts and interests are honored… Read More

Nourishing a child’s sense of empathy and emotional intelligence is one of the most important things we can do as a parents. Empathy is a very complex skill to develop, but luckily we’re not alone in helping our children strengthen this uniquely human trait. I’ve written before about nature acting as a third parent to… Read More

I can’t believe that it’s already time to announce the Second Annual Wilder Child Mud Bake Off! To kick it off, my daughters and I created some mud doughnuts and a mud cake topped with elderflowers and creeping charlie. Now it’s time for your family to get “baking” with nature! WHAT IS THE MUD BAKE… Read More

When we reflect back on our lives, most of us find that our most powerful, life-altering moments aren’t scripted. They are raw, un-hinged and well, messy. Despite this, we as a society tend to worship at the foot of organization, cleanliness, minimalism and order. Every day there is a new guru or best seller promising a system, standard, philosophy… Read More