With Daylight Saving approaching, it's another reminder that this wild winter weather will soon be behind us. And while some may wish to shed their translucent winter glow by seeking the tanning effects of the sun, this may not be the best choice. While the warming temperatures mean we get to shed some layers, it also means that radiation from the sun is increasing. But why does this matter? An...
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States. The park includes land on 20 different islands, as well as the southwest tip of the Schoodic Peninsula. The largest and most well-known part of Acadia is located on Mount Desert Island. When visiting, you'll find lakes, ponds, meadows and a mixture of coniferous...
Today is Rare Disease Day, and I can think of no better way to mark the occasion than by inviting you into our lives with one of the warriors battling one of the many rare diseases: our son, Ethan. He is four and a half years old (the half is very important to him), and he loves dinosaurs, building with Legos, exploring caves, eating snacks and climbing mountains.
It’s that last one that makes...
This month, instead of spreading the love through chocolates and candy hearts, let us help you find some new books to love! We include a cookbook and lessons in love from some forest friends.
Let's Cook! by Susan McQuillan, RD
Want to get your children involved in cooking at home? This Sesame Street themed Let's Cook! will have them wanting to help out every day! Featuring recipes for breakfast...
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family hiking trails around the country. In this article, we share three kid-friendly hikes in Alabama to explore with babies and young children.
Alabama is part of the Southeast and enjoys hot, humid summers and generally mild wint...
"Random Acts of Kindness" is a phrase everyone knows. It's in our culture and our vocabulary. But how does it translate, practically, to what we are teaching our children? I'll let you in on a secret: pretty easily. Our children are already enamored with nature. They love it without bounds. They are curious about it, interested in it, and proud of it ... and it's not a far stretch to introduce ...
Photo Laura Castro / Twig and Lens Photography
Recently I was thinking about all of the reasons I have loved Hike it Baby over the years and how it has helped me be a better parent. For me, the drive to build the community and keep it going from the start was because it gave me an instant community in Portland where I started Hike it Baby.
It also allowed me to explore nature beyond my comfor...
Whether you’re new to hiking with your baby or toddler, or you’re looking for a new trail to explore, the Hike it Baby community is a valuable resource for finding family hiking trails around the country. In this article, we share three beautiful hikes in Arkansas to explore with babies and young children.
Hiking with young children (under 5 years old) is different from hiking with school-age ...
“Teek Ta, Teek Ta” comes bubbling up from the backseat.
“Victoria?” I ask.
“Yeah!” says my almost 2-year-old son in cheery confirmation.
We are both rosy-cheeked and smiling. Our bodies thawing in the still-warm car as we drive through the slushy, salt-covered roads toward home. We are happy and content, but our day didn’t start out that way.
It started with a cold, wet morning. All our winte...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America and around the world. Every year, 1 in 5 deaths in women is caused by heart disease, but it can be prevented through education and making a healthy lifestyle change. This February for American Heart Month, be good to your heart by giving it some extra love and attention and head outside for some well-deserved self-care. Le...
