It is the 14th day my family and I have self-quarantined due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Though it is a gorgeous, sunny day, and I, as the extrovert of the family am bouncing off the walls to get outside, my homebody-son is not. My 3-year-old son is actually thriving in this new social-distancing era. He loves to stay at home and play trains and trucks and that’s about it. We do ...
I don’t know about you, but I am more than ready for a little time away from home and to get outside in nature. The camping season is upon us. But this year it’s going to be different. You all know the restrictions we must follow to keep ourselves, and everyone else, safe because of COVID-19. Social distancing, face masks, overloading hand sanitizer, and all that fun stuff. Camping seems to fit...
This is part one of a three-part series on risky play. Part three will explore how parents can support appropriate risk-taking in public play spaces. Part two will take a look into the long-term benefits of learning to tolerate and embrace risk.
I'm one of those unorthodox moms. I let my kids eat bean burritos and leftover pizza for breakfast if they want to. I make them drink water. I ask peo...
It’s no secret that our planet needs help. It needs people who will strive to protect and nurture the earth in ways we have failed to do in the past. That’s why here at Hike it Baby, we are striving to raise a generation to love nature and the outdoors. Our children are our future, and teaching them to respect the environment from an early age is the first step to ensuring the futur...
We know that getting outside is good for us. Whether you are facing times of great uncertainty, stress, and sadness or you are just looking to get some fresh air, nature can help. However, it can be hard to find the motivation to step outside with the intention to enjoy nature when we have so much on our plates inside. That’s where participating in a challenge with like-minded people can ...
Eventually, most kids learn to love snow. But for some babies and toddlers, cold temperatures and snowy conditions take some getting used to. Parents of young children are always excited to introduce their kiddos to a first snowfall or a winter hike, but quickly feel disappointment when the experience turns from winter wonderland to tantrums and tears. It may take some time for them to fully e...
Nature Provides Learning Opportunities
Research shows time and again children who explore natural playgrounds use their imagination more, work cooperatively, are more active, get creative, problem solve, and play longer than children enjoying the more traditional swing, slide, and climbing structure playgrounds. Schools, community programs, and parks and recreation officials have taken note ...
Ed note: This might be a topic that's pretty far fetched for most of us Mama Hikers, but if you are in a place like Anchorage, this is something you have to think about even when on trails around town! So we figured we might as well post it. It will also help those of you heading out to national parks this summer where there might be bears or moose or other large animals
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I had postpartum depression. I beat postpartum depression. I want to help you do the same.
Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It can happen soon after delivery or even a year later. However, it generally occurs within the first three months. There are two types of postpartum depression (PPD). The early onset type is known as baby blues....
Often when we head out for our adventures we focus on our own experience and don't think about what our little one is seeing right? Well chances are they are snuggled down in their carrier sleeping and not seeing much since so many trails lull baby to sleep, but if your baby is alert, put that phone/camera away and try to look at the trail through your little person's eyes. What is he or she do...
