by wilderchild | Nov 13, 2017
The pond is frozen over here in Michigan, and it’s only a matter of time before the bluejays are gracing our feeders again. I love this time of year and all the joy it brings. One of my favorite things is discovering and giving that perfect gift. I’m...
by wilderchild | Sep 24, 2017
No matter which direction I look in our yard right now, there is some small sign of fall. The abundance and fruits of summer are giving way and letting go. A yellowing leaf, a fading flower – when we take note, these small happenings serve as reminders to slow...
by wilderchild | Sep 18, 2017
So excited to share this guest post with you, written by Amanda White, the creative and innovated educator behind Tykes n Tots Daycare. The Reggio Emilia approach has inspired the design and rhythm of my daycare. True to that philosophy, my hope is to create an...
by wilderchild | Jul 22, 2017
Nourishing a child’s sense of empathy and emotional intelligence is one of the most important things we can do as a parents. Empathy is a very complex skill to develop, but luckily we’re not alone in helping our children strengthen this uniquely human...
by wilderchild | Jun 19, 2017
I can’t believe that it’s already time to announce the Second Annual Wilder Child Mud Bake Off! To kick it off, my daughters and I created some mud doughnuts and a mud cake topped with elderflowers and creeping charlie. Now it’s time for your family...