by wilderchild | Nov 26, 2014
Does your child have the flu? Drop everything and make some Elderberry Syrup! Elderberries (Sambucus spp) are dreamy, super berries that work wonders on preventing and reducing flu-like symptoms. Plus my daughter loves the sweet, fruity taste of this syrup....
by wilderchild | Nov 21, 2014
I remember my English teachers in middle school gave us Thanksgiving related journal prompts. We were encouraged to dig deep and share what we were thankful for in our lives. Friends, family and security definitely make the list, but nature also needs our gratitude...
by wilderchild | Nov 19, 2014
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...
by wilderchild | Nov 8, 2014
Xlophobia, or fear of the forest. So many of today’s children experience this on some level. Studies increasingly show that children who regularly spend time in nature are happier and healthier. Our forests in particular are places where kids can experience...
by wilderchild | Oct 29, 2014
Healthier Halloween candy for our kids – is it realistic? I’m always struggling to strike that balance between wanting my daughter to participate and share in all the memory-making collective traditions that our society values, and trying to do...
