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December 7, 2023

Ideas for Getting Outdoors at Night with Kids

In FALL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

The days grow shorter, and nights get longer as we transition from fall to winter. With dark, cold evenings, it’s easy to succumb to the allure of cozy indoor activities. However, just because the sun sets earlier doesn’t mean outdoor adventure has to end. If your kids are anything like mine, even though it’s dark by 5:00 pm, they’re probably still bouncing off the walls and have lots of energy to burn. Today, Amy Eastin,…

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December 5, 2023

Fall Hiking with Kids: Tips, Tricks, Activities & Snacks

In FALL, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Fall is such a magical time to get outside and hit the trail! As the crisp autumn air sweeps through the colorful leaves, there’s no better time to embark on an outdoor adventure with your little ones. Fall hiking with kids gets your kids outside, active, having fun, and creating lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come. In this post, Lissy Perna, Cape Cod mom of two, explores the wonders of fall…

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November 13, 2023

Using Chromatography to Find Fall Leaf Colors

In FALL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Autumn is best known for its gorgeous color palette. Deciduous trees in more temperate climates respond to autumn’s cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours by changing their leaf colors and dropping their leaves to the ground. In fact, the word deciduous is from Latin and literally means “fall down.” A rainbow of purples, reds, yellows, oranges, and browns take over where shades of green once dominated. But, what causes this transformation? Today, Laura Stroup, founder…

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November 1, 2023

Must-Have Photos to Capture this Fall

In FALL, FARM, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY

With fall in full swing, it’s time to get outside and enjoy all the activities that make this season so special! Fall brings temperatures that are perfect for outdoor adventuring as well as holidays that make our time outside so much more special. Documenting these special moments gives us something to look back on that allows us to relive our favorite fall memories. Today, Crystal Sanchez, professional photographer and mom of two is sharing a…

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November 2, 2022

Favorite Fall Recipes To Make With Kids

In Cooking, FALL, INFORMATION, RECIPES

Are you looking for some festive fall recipes to make with your kids? Need some delicious ideas for putting those pumpkins from the patch, apples from the orchard, and zucchini from your garden to good use? Well, today’s your lucky day! Wendy Cox, mom of 4 and garden educator from San Diego, California is sharing a variety of ways to use three popular and prevalent produce items as you cook with your kids this fall….

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September 22, 2022

100+ Fall Outdoor Activities for Kids

In CRAFTS, FALL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Did you sing that, too?) I’m so excited to officially welcome you to my favorite season! As the weather cools down and the leaves put on a show, it’s the perfect time to get those kids outside. It may feel a bit harder to spend time outdoors with school, holidays, and fall busyness, but it’s more important than ever to make sure your child gets plenty of…

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seasonal spot photo project
March 10, 2022

How to Successfully Complete a Seasonal Spot Photography Project

In CHALLENGE, FALL, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, SPRING, SUMMER

You probably already know by now, but we’re pretty obsessed with photos here at Run Wild My Child. We know a photograph is more than a pretty picture – it’s a snapshot in time. Photography is a way to capture a moment in our children’s lives, a glimpse into the past, a fleeting memory forever preserved. We know how quickly time move, seasons change, and children grow up. Photography is a way to capture those…

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December 29, 2021

Tips for Spending More Time Outside with Your Kids in the New Year

In FALL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING, SUMMER, WINTER

The new year means a fresh new start and is the perfect time to reconsider your priorities. We hope this year you’ll choose to be more intentional with how much time you spend outside with your kids. Kids today need outdoor time (away from screens) now more than ever. If you want a sure-fire way to raise happier, healthier kids, spending more time outside is your answer! Today, Las Vegas photographer and mom of four,…

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November 30, 2021

Fall Leaf Fun for Kids: Leaf Crafts, Leaf Activities, Leaf Books, and More!

In BOOKS, CRAFTS, FALL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Fall is the perfect time to get outside and have fun! The colorful changing fall leaves add an extra flair of excitement to the mix and create endless possibilities for outdoor fall leaf fun! Today, full-time RV mom of two, Katie Fox is here sharing all kinds of ways we can explore fall leaves and have fun (and maybe even learn something) while doing it! She’s sharing fall leaf craft ideas, fall leaf outdoor activities,…

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hiking snacks
November 18, 2021

Trail-Tested Kid-Approved Hiking Snacks

In FALL, HIKE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES

If you have kids, you know the importance of packing snacks for any outing. But what do you pack for a hike? You want something that’s easy packable, high on nutrients, fun for kids, and easy to eat on the trail. Today, Washington hiking mom of fours, RyAnn Peverly shares her family’s tried and tested hiking snacks for kids. She’s sharing her favorite recipes and variations on hiking snacks to make at home, plus some…

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November 12, 2021

World Kindness Day: 20+ Outdoor Acts of Kindness for Kids & Ways to Be Kind to Nature

In BOOKS, FALL, GOOD FOR NATURE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

World Kindness Day is November 13 and we can’t think of a more deserving recipient of our kindness than our planet. Nature is all around us and benefits us in more ways than we can imagine. Our planet needs our help, protection and kindness. This weekend, we hope to inspire you to get outside with your kids and perform some of these outdoor acts of kindness and discover new ways to be kind to nature. …

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