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

Blog, ParentConnect, parenting, Wild ChildChildreachJune 22, 2020child-led, play, climbing, dangerous play, hanging, jumping, outdoors, parenting, risky play, sticks, wild child, words

WILD CHILD: The Cycle of Life

Sarah shares resources for talking with children about life and death in the forest.

Blog, ParentConnect, parenting, science, Wild ChildChildreachJune 15, 2020animals, answers, books, conversations, curiousity, death, emotional, forest, grief, life, literacy, parenting, questions, sensitive

EXPLORE + PLAY to Exercise your Body and Grow your Brain

Playing outdoors makes children smarter, healthier and happier! Here are some ideas to get you started.

Blog, fall, family, parenting, ParentConnect, play, spring, summer, Wild Child, winterChildreachApril 27, 2020#2000Words, creativity, explore, family, forest, free, fun, grow, ideas, imagination, ldnont, learn, mental health, outdoor play, physical activity, physical literacy, play, wild child

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.

Blog, parenting, play, teaching, Wild Child, winterChildreachJanuary 6, 2020boundaries, caring, control, direction, early years, empathy, establishing rules, family, free, fun, ground rules, guidelines, kindness, limits, outdoor play, playing fair, responsibility, risky play, snow, wild child, winter

WILD CHILD Wintermission Recap

Have you heard about the Wintermission challenge to find joy in winter. If you have missed some of our adventures, then here is a list of fun things to do outside with or without snow.