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Ep. 72 Keeping Kids Moving on the Trail
Ep. 72 Keeping Kids Moving on the Trail
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jun 14, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
“Keep on going.” “Come on.” “Pick up those feet.” “Look forward.” How many of these lines are repeated over and over again on the trail, or anywhere really? We don’t want every step to feel like drudgery; we want each step to be a “we can do hard things” moment! Today we discuss some things you can do with toddlers and all-aged kids to make hiking fun, while still getting them moving forward!
Toddlers:
Choose a do-able adventure
End on a high note (if you can)
Start or finish in the carrier (soft-structured or hiking carrier)
Give them choice
Use different positions – flying, holding hands, follow the leader, piggy back
Pretend to be different animals
Find a safe point for them to reach
Get them to “catch you”
Monkey see, monkey do with kids
All Kids:
Give them trekking poles
Let them choose what’s in their packs
Pick “points of interest” (remember to not let kids go ahead in bear country, and various other areas)
Do a scavenger hunt (join KWE email list to get our regular FREE sheets) - https://kidswhoexplore.com
Try mushroom hunting, bird watching, grounding with the trees
Play games – hike-and-go-seek (safely), I spy, races, 20 questions
Bring friends!
Have snack breaks
Let everyone make a goal that is super attainable for them
Mostly importantly, be creative and willing to switch it up. Bring the energy you want the kids to feel! And, never feel bad calling it and saying it’s not going to be a big adventure day!
Check out KWE’s #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities:
https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/
Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore
Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music
Toddlers:
Choose a do-able adventure
End on a high note (if you can)
Start or finish in the carrier (soft-structured or hiking carrier)
Give them choice
Use different positions – flying, holding hands, follow the leader, piggy back
Pretend to be different animals
Find a safe point for them to reach
Get them to “catch you”
Monkey see, monkey do with kids
All Kids:
Give them trekking poles
Let them choose what’s in their packs
Pick “points of interest” (remember to not let kids go ahead in bear country, and various other areas)
Do a scavenger hunt (join KWE email list to get our regular FREE sheets) - https://kidswhoexplore.com
Try mushroom hunting, bird watching, grounding with the trees
Play games – hike-and-go-seek (safely), I spy, races, 20 questions
Bring friends!
Have snack breaks
Let everyone make a goal that is super attainable for them
Mostly importantly, be creative and willing to switch it up. Bring the energy you want the kids to feel! And, never feel bad calling it and saying it’s not going to be a big adventure day!
Check out KWE’s #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities:
https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/
Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore
Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music
Released:
Jun 14, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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