Helping Families Explore Outdoors
UPDATED FEBRUARY 2021
When teaching kids to ski, these ski training tools for kids can make all the difference. I’ve had lots of experience teaching as a PSIA certified ski instructor (with a Childrens Cerification) as well as teaching my own tots to ski. That’s why I thought I’d review some ski training tools for kids. Some of these are great, and others are frankly terrible.
Earlier I wrote about how to dress kids in layers for winter play, but that’s not the whole story. If you want happy snow kids you can’t forget the accessories. This post on how to dress kids for winter play focuses on the extra things that make a huge difference for staying warm. Usually I think of an outfit’s accessories as nice, but not necessary. In winter, the accessories are essential.
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A reader recently asked me how to dress kids for winter play. Since me and the tots are outside almost every day in the winter, I thought I’d share a few tips. This is the first post in a two post series on How to Dress Kids for Winter Play. Read How to Dress Kids for Winter Play – Accessories here.
Continue reading “How to Dress Kids for Winter Play – Layering”
Are you ready to show your outdoor love? Since February 14th is Valentine’s Day, I decided the theme for my February Outdoor Challenge is Love the Outdoors. I’m excited to share it with you, because you’re really gonna love what this challenge is about.
NOVEMBER 2018 UPDATE: My monthly outdoor challenges are now FREE for participants. If you want a 1 in 50 chance to win the gear prize you must be a Mountain Mom and Tots patron. Sign up for the free challenges in the boxes in this post or at www.mountainmomandtots.com/challenge.
Getting outside with kids in winter is tough. So this month I came up with a kid friendly challenge that adults will love too. February’s Outdoor Challenge doesn’t cost anything except the participation fee and it can be accomplished anywhere in the world. Plus, it’ll be fun. I promise.
Is this the first you’ve heard of my monthly outdoor challenge? You can find out more on the Monthly Outdoor Challenge page. Continue reading “February Outdoor Challenge: Love the Outdoors”