WILD CHILD: Choose OUTSIDE in 2024

Are you looking for some ideas to help you spend more time enjoying nature this year? We’ve collected some fun challenges to meet you where you are and help you intentionally get outside in 2024.

Blog, family, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonJanuary 8, 2024wild child, outdoor play, new year, 1000 hours

WILD CHILD: What to Wear for Cold Outdoor Play

What do you wear to stay warm in cold weather? It’s easier than you think!

Blog, family, home child care, ParentConnect, parenting, play, Wild Child, winterChildreachNovember 12, 2023clothing, cold, gear, get outside, outdoor play, tips, wild child, winter

WILD CHILD: Be Inspired by Autumn

Today Tandy shares what makes autumn such a special time to play outside. She also shares some tips to help you tailor your outdoor play to your family’s needs.

autumn, Blog, family, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonNovember 10, 2023Wild child, autumn, fall, cold, wet, puddles, apples

WILD CHILD: Wet + Chilly = Amazing Adventure!

Autumn is here. Tandy has collected some stories to inspire you to embrace the magic of outdoor play this season.

autumn, Blog, fall, family, nature connection, Wild ChildNT MortonOctober 13, 2023autumn, wild child, risky play

WILD CHILD: Slowing Down

Today on the blog Tandy shares the magic of slowing down, being in the moment, and taking a toddler walk regardless of your age.

autumn, Blog, family, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonSeptember 29, 2023wild child, play outside, parenting

WILD CHILD: Can you take a sound walk?

This weekend take time to slow down and connect with a sound walk.

autumn, Blog, family, nature connection, playNT MortonSeptember 22, 2023wild child, Wild child Weekend Outside Challenge, autumn

Wild Child: Warm Weather Outdoor Play

Some tips for staying safe and having fun outside as the weather warms up.

Blog, family, play, safety, spring, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonApril 28, 2023wild child, summer, ticks, forest safety

Winter Activities to Inspire Play

We have collected 14 low to no cost activities to inspire you to have fun together every day.

Wild Child:What to Wear for Cold Outdoor Play

What do you wear to stay warm in cold weather? It’s easier than you think!

Blog, family, home child care, ParentConnect, parenting, play, Wild Child, winterChildreachOctober 21, 2022clothing, cold, gear, get outside, outdoor play, tips, wild child, winter

Wild Child: Noticing and sharing what we see

Fall is full of changes that are fun to notice together. Tandy shares some tips for helping children master the words to share their stories.

Blog, development, fall, family, literacy, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonOctober 11, 2022Wild Child, literacy, storytelling, sharing, outdoor play, fall, autumn

Wild Child: Nature's storystarters

Your collection of sticks, rocks, or snails shells is a perfect opportunity to learn new words and share stories. Read as Tandy shares about natural collections and learning.

Wild Child: It's okay to be uncomfortable

Read as Tandy shares about the joy of embracing just a little discomfort.

Blog, family, parenting, play, Wild ChildNT MortonAugust 15, 2022wild child, Wild Wednesday, puddles, Child-led

WILD CHILD: Finding Nature Hidden in the City

Nature is all around us. Tandy challenges you to explore the crack and look up and notice nature hiding in plain sight.

Wild Child: Embracing the Short Adventure

Is a 15 minute adventure outside really worth it? Tandy shares about the fun of heading outside for short adventures.

Blog, family, play, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonJuly 25, 2022fresh air, motivation, outdoors, outside, play, adventure, short adventure

Wild Child: Spend A Week Outside (Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park)

Can you spend some time outside everyday this week? Tandy challenges you to explore the Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park this week and shares some activities to keep you smiling.