2018 Outdoor Advent With Printable Calendar

by wilderchild | November 24, 2018 | Blog, Outdoor Activities, Wild Activities | 6 Comments

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Flu Blasting, Kid-Approved Elderberry Syrup Recipe

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....

10 Ways Kids Can Thank Mother Nature This Holiday Season

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...

How to Dress Your Kids for Outdoor Winter Activities

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...

10 Reasons Our Children are Afraid of the Forest

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 entire...

Healthier Versions of Your Favorite Halloween Candies

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 what's best for her....

Let’s Go Fishing for Leaves!

Oct 23, 2014

Yes, I am obsessed with Fall leaf activities and games. Today was a beautiful sunny, windy day so The Wild Child and I headed out to sit beneath the big yellow Maple tree. As we sat there playing with the leaves, I bent a stem up, poked a hole in the leaf and hooked...

10 Fall Inspired Journal Prompts for Older Kids

Oct 14, 2014

My daughter is only two, so I tend to get somewhat caught up in activities that fit her abilities and age group. Sadly though, it's often the older kids that need more inspiration to get outside. The little ones have an innate sense of wonder and excitement for the...

30 Awesome Leaf Craft Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Oct 3, 2014

There is almost nothing as magical as the leaves turning and floating to the ground. To celebrate, I've collected some of my all time favorite leaf crafts and activities. Happy Fall!! For the Littles 1) Fall Leaf Art and Science w/song. Even the little ones can drop...