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 […]
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Chairlift Safety and Good Manners, Too
Teaching manners is an important part of parenting, since manners are not something most children intuitively understand. Today, a quick review of lift line and chairlift etiquette and safety tips. While you may already know most of this, it’s worth a review, especially if you’re a parent with young skiers and riders. For more chairlift […]
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National Trails Day: Tips for Hiking with Kids and Teens
Saturday was National Trails Day. I know, you might be thinking (as I often do), “seriously, is there a national day for everything?” Trails, however, are a good thing. So in honor a National Trails Day, a short look at the basics of hiking with kids and teens. Hiking With Kids and Teens Family Hiking Basics When […]
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Meet Dee, A Brave Ski Mom Who Started Skiing at 40
Happy Mother’s Day! As in year’s past, I’m thrilled to feature an inspiring ski mom in this space today. Please meet Dee Oujiri, a ski mom who took up snowsports at 40, became a ski instructor at Buck Hill, Minnesota and offers retreats and classes for women in the outdoors, along with specialized services for adaptive […]
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Sign Up Now for the Outdoor Mom Academy
What is the Outdoor Mom Academy? The Outdoor Mom Academy is an initiative developed by Rebecca Walsh (Hike Like a Woman), Amelia Mayer (Tales of a Mountain Mama) and Susan Strayer (Mountain Mom and Tots). Their goal is to inspire and help moms (and dads) enjoy family outdoor adventure with greater confidence and skill with 6 weeks of […]
