This morning, a post I wrote for Liftopia.com went live. I think it’s definitely worth reading in it’s entirety, but to get you started, I’ll share a few highlights. It’s called Why You Should Never Teach Your Loved Ones To Ski, and the post provides information on: Why lessons are important, The perils and pitfalls […]
Parenting
Family Skiing Pro Tips to Start Your Kids off Right
Congratulations! This is the winter your child will learn to ski. It’s an exciting time! This ski season you’ll find a lot of information here at Braveskimom.com. If you have a question about family skiing, we probably have the answer. Search this website, or contact me to ask a specific question. It is my pleasure […]
Family Skiing Will Pay Off Big Time. I Promise.
The family that skis together… There are a lot of ways to fill in the blank and end this sentence. As I’ve quoted before, Warren Miller famously states that the “family that skis together goes broke together.” He’s also known for saying the “family that skis together bitches at each other.” Both are true at […]
Ten Benefits Teens Get from Outdoor Adventure Activities
By Kimberly Duffy, Keystone Science School For over ten years Keystone Science School (KSS) has taken teens on adventure trips throughout Colorado and Utah. From that experience we’ve seen the benefit of outdoor adventure for teens. In case you need more reasons to send your teen outdoors for a memorable adventure, here are ten benefits […]
Motivating Your Teen from Couch to Chairlift
Despite the fact that every parent was once a teen, it’s easy to forget what those years were like. It’s even easier to judge our offspring as if they were a separate species. Teens can be delightful, confusing and exasperating all at the same time. As they transition from childhood to adulthood, teens rightly begin […]