There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
When I lived in Indiana, a curious thing happened every year around the time when the Thanksgiving turkey was in the books and the morning frost began to drape the neatly mowed small-town lawns. The drop in temperature and gradual loss of daylight seemed to signal that it was time for outdoor activities to come to a close and long-term… Read More
As I was lazily browsing my Facebook feed last night, a heated thread about an elementary school in Indiana caught my attention. The school has opened again after closing because of Covid-19 last spring, but is subject to severe restrictions put forth by the state. As a consequence, the playground equipment has been shut down and the children now must… Read More
When we think of learning, our mind immediately tends to conjure up images of classrooms, desks and text books. After all, school is the epitome of learning and an institution that most of us send our kids to in order to gain essential skills. But historically speaking, schools are a new phenomenon. For hundreds of thousands of years, in hunter-gatherer… Read More
If there are two phrases that get tossed around a lot in our house, it’s “Time to put your phones away!” and “No more screen time!” I know the feeling of being overwhelmed by electronic devices all too well. Often, I find myself frustrated with my kids’ obsession with the latest social media and video game fads, worrying about the… Read More
A few years ago, I got talking to a prominent researcher at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana about the Scandinavian attitude to outdoor play and nature connection. I told her about our commitment to dressing kids for the weather and getting them outside every day, as well as our obsession with friluftsliv (topics which are all covered in detail in… Read More
Earth Day Challenge • RUN WILD MY CHILD
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Introducing our first Earth Day Challenge! This 8-day mini-challenge will help busy parents make easy (but impactful) eco-friendly changes.
How to Raise Butterflies | Fireflies and Mud Pies
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Learn how to attract butterflies to your garden, how to set up a caterpillar habitat, how to raise butterflies, and how to release butterflies.
How Nordic people do the laundry
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Yes this is exactly how we do the laundry in the Northern Scandinavia. I've been asked to do a tutorial for a long time, so here you go 😉 ♥► MY SOCIAL MEDIA...
6 Books That Have Influenced This Free-Range Parent
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These parenting books influenced the author's approach to raising kids. They focus on outdoor play, minimizing technology, and building resilience.