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.

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Benefits of playing in the dark

Risky play is also playing in the dark. Playing outside at nighttime presents a whole new world of fun experiences.

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Wild Wednesday: Waterfalls

Join Abby as she shares the learning she sees when her children play and explore.

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Wild Wednesday: Water long jump

Join Abby and her children as they explore Meadowliily Woods.

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A Lesson in Taking Risks

How do you decide if a risky situation requires you to intervene? Tandy shares a story from her family’s journey.

Blog, parenting, play, teaching, Wild ChildChildreachNovember 5, 2020decision making, how learning happens, investigation, risky play

WILD CHILD: Safety Game

Risky play and outdoor adventures can be nerve wracking as the parent. Tandy shares how a game has allowed her to manage the risk.

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Wild Child: A Lesson in Accepting Challenges

Read how Wild Child campers challenge themselves.

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WILD CHILD: Assessing Risky Play

Is it safe? Do you think I can let my child do that? Here are some strategies to help you feel confident making these decision in the forest.

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What to Say Instead of “Be Careful”

Do you find yourself saying “be careful!” more often than you would like? Ashley shares some strategies she uses.

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WILD CHILD Wintermisson Challenge: Snowball Fights

Snowball fights are a fantastic opportunity for our family to practice showing kindness to each other and to learn self-control while having lots of fun. Read about how Tandy helps her children have fun with this experience.

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