What makes our earth so unique is the presence of water. This key substance connects every aspect of life on our planet, and is essential for the survival of all living things, from tiny microscopic bacteria to massive blue whales. And yet even on a planet composed of over 70% water, 1 in 9 people lack access to safe, drinkable water. That’s approximately 785 million people worldwide. Tha...
Hello, Hike it Baby friends! I am Jessica Carrillo Alatorre, Executive Director of Hike it Baby. You can read more about me and my history with Hike it Baby here. I want to share with you the background on Hike it Baby’s journey in understanding and incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices in our work.
Leave No Family Behind
As you may be aware, Shanti Hodges, ...
Jessica Carrillo Alatorre is the Executive Director of Hike it Baby. She has been an active participant in Hike it Baby since she joined with her firstborn child, Natalie, in the summer of 2014. She and her husband, Chris, had moved to Portland, Oregon while Jessica was five months pregnant. Once Natalie was born, Jessica started attending her hospital’s new mom group. It was there that s...
While the kids in our lives may consider our constant reminders to drink more water an annoying form of nagging, we have the science to back us up. Water makes up about 60 percent of an adult human body, making proper hydration crucial for body systems to function properly. Exercising can deplete this percentage quickly, leaving you feeling tired, dizzy, and even nauseous if you don’t dri...
As we start to see the spring light at the end of the winter tunnel, it’s time to think about shedding our heavy winter footwear in favor of lighter alternatives. But with so many options, how do you choose the right shoes for your family? One shoe feature we find to be extra important, especially for little hikers, is shoe weight. A shoe that is “lightweight” means exactly wh...
The Hike it Baby 30 Challenge is the solution for those of us wondering what to do with our families in the wake of the COVID-19. The response to the virus has closed schools and public spaces, sent us to work from home and canceled events. We are being told to practice social distancing, but often social activities are how we keep our families entertained and feeling sane.
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Plenty of research has emerged in recent years about the overall health benefits of spending time outdoors, from positive childhood development to lowering the risk factors of high blood pressure and improving memory. Intuitively, we know nature is good for human health. But does time in nature play a role in disease prevention? As we work to contain the rapid and global spread of the COVID-19 ...
For the young non-profit organization Hike it Baby, the largest yearly fundraiser is their bi-annual Hike it Baby 30 Challenge, which encourages families to spend more time outside. The personal goal for participants of the Challenge - spend 30 minutes outside at least three times a week, or hike at least 30 miles in 30 days. While this remains the central goal, many families set their own to m...
Nature Provides Learning Opportunities
Research shows time and again children who explore natural playgrounds use their imagination more, work cooperatively, are more active, get creative, problem solve, and play longer than children enjoying the more traditional swing, slide, and climbing structure playgrounds. Schools, community programs, and parks and recreation officials have taken note ...
Author Brenna Jeanneret interviews a mom who found Hike it Baby a game-changer for creating an outdoor community once they had children. This is a Hike it Baby exclusive piece in Brenna's blog series, How Moms Are Saving the World. Her series highlights the stories of inspiring moms doing the things she believes will help save the world. Visit www.brennajeanneret.com for more stories and t...
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