The Great Backyard Bird Count 2024

The Great Backyard Bird Count is happening February 16–19, 2024. Read to learn more about this event.

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: Do you know how to have fun in transitional weather?

Are you wondering how to manage this rainy and cold weather while still enjoying outdoor play? Tandy shares about wet weather clothing.

Blog, play, Wild Child, clothingNT MortonDecember 11, 2023rainy weather, spring, autumn, fall, winter, wild child, raingear, rain gear, rain suit, rain, outdoor play, all weather play

WILD CHILD: Mittens Part 3 - Tips & Tricks to Keep Mittens On

Today we share the final installment on helping toddlers wear mittens. Check out our strategies for keeping those mittens on.

Blog, clothing, play, safety, Wild Child, winterNT MortonDecember 4, 2023wild child, mittens, winter, winter play, children

WILD CHILD: Mittens Part 2 - setting limits

Does your toddler struggle to wear mittens in cold weather. Read on for tips on setting expectations around mitten wearing with little adventurers.

Blog, clothing, parenting, play, safety, Wild Child, winterNT MortonNovember 28, 2023wild child, Winter, winter clothing, outdoor play, mittens

WILD CHILD: Mittens Part 1 - Make it fun

Do you have a toddler who wont keep mittens on when it is cold? Read on for some tips as we share strategies to help you and your little one have warm hands without conflict this winter.

Blog, parenting, play, Wild Child, winterNT MortonNovember 27, 2023Winter, winter activities, mittens, toddlers, wild child

Wild Child: Take a Tiny Adventure

Today is your chance to be an adventurer. Read as Tandy shares about embracing Tiny Adventures throughout your day.

Blog, fall, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonNovember 21, 2023Wild Child, autumn, tiny adventure, play outside

Wild Child: Intentionally Noticing Seasonal Changes

Don’t miss the changes happening outside each day. Tandy shares some strategies for creating intentional memories together.

Blog, fall, nature connection, Wild ChildNT MortonNovember 20, 2023autumn, fall, changes, intentional play, learning, outdoor learning, wild child

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 find autumn plants?

Have you noticed all the flowers and seed pods growing in our natural spaces. Check out our blog for a quick reference for identifying some of the common plants we find in our WILD CHILD program.

WILD CHILD: Welcome Autumn

Autumn is here. Read more to learn about what to expect.

Blog, fall, play, Wild ChildNT MortonAugust 31, 2023Wild child, Autumn

WILD CHILD: Having fun outside when it is HOT!

You can have fun and stay safe outside with your child even in the extreme heat. Today on the blog Tandy share the tips our WILD CHILD playgroup uses to keep having fun when it is HOT!

Blog, play, safety, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonJuly 25, 2023WILD CHILD, Hot Weather, Heat, heat warning, outdoor play

WILD CHILD: What bites, stings or itches in our forests?

We often get questions about which plants and creatures in London are dangerous. Read on as Tandy shares the good news that staying safe is very easy in our area.