Uncategorized – Outdoor Parenting

Backpacking with a Toddler: Part 1

All through my 20’s I backpacked through different wildernesses in the desert southwest, primarily in Arizona. I’d go with friends, I’d go alone, at the first opportunity, say a three day weekend, or spring break, or the entire summer! And after a while, after all the miles and experiences, having endured storms or struggled toContinue reading “Backpacking with a Toddler: Part 1”

Insect Hunting

Sometimes a trip to a park or trail system isn’t convenient. Maybe my toddler has a cold, or we have a doctors appointment at an inconvenient time that might interrupt the nap schedule. Or maybe I just want to knock out some household chores. One simple outdoor activity I like to do on home daysContinue reading “Insect Hunting”

Dress For The Weather

Whether I’m taking my two year old daughter backpacking on Lookout Mountain or heading to the the playground with both of my children, I always check the weather before setting out. On this day I had both children, so we went to Imagination Station in Collegedale, Tn. for a little fun after the rain settled.Continue reading “Dress For The Weather”

Don’t Overthink it

From conversations with other parents, one of the biggest reasons people hesitate to go on an outing with their children, especially when the children are infants and toddlers, is the amount of planning and preparation it takes. My advice is to not overthink it. Instead, just stick to the basics. Choose a location based onContinue reading “Don’t Overthink it”

My First Blog Post

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”