A lot of parents blame weather as one of the big reasons for their kids not spending more time outside. As a resident of Michigan, I can definitely understand this. But, wearing the appropriate clothing can make a HUGE difference in how children experience and perceive their environment. This post specifically covers dressing and layering for typical outdoor… Read More
5 Things I Don't Say To My Daughter When We're Out in Nature
Ahhh Mother Nature. She brings out the best and sometimes the paranoia in us. It’s those unconscious fears and thoughts that have a real potential to shape my daughter’s perception about the wild outdoors (no pressure). So for her sake and mine, I’m working hard on embracing both butterfly and worm, dirt and flower. As… Read More
How to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of Spiders
Arachnophobia, I’ve had it for as long as I can remember. As a self-proclaimed nature lover, I was always frustrated at the heart palpitations and general freak out that accompanied my encounters with spiders. Now that I’m raising my own little Wilder Child, I am actively trying to nurture a more balanced relationship with these… Read More
I Stopped Complaining About the Weather and Here is What Happened
Anyone who has lived or grown up in the Midwest is familiar with its hot, humid summers and brutal winters. This past winter in Michigan was one of the harshest on record. Unless you were 130, you have never experienced a cold season like this past one. It dumped almost 100 inches of snow on… Read More