Is it our job as parents to shield our children from things that they do not wish to encounter? If so, what happens when we are gone? We cannot guarantee a safe world, and it would be irresponsible of us as parents to not prepare our children for it. We are entrusted with the responsibility […]
Teach your dog to walk without a leash
It gets tiring holding onto a leash when you walk your dog. I know some parks have strict leash rules, but there are some places to walk your dog without a leash if you have control over your dog, and trust me it is a great feeling. When I first started walking my dog, she pulled on […]
6 Lesson tips for camping kids
Whether you are camping, hiking, fishing, or even climbing, there is always something to be learned from the great outdoors. And no matter their learning style – whether it be visual, auditory, linguistic, or kinestetic – there’s something for every type when exploring nature. There have been multiple studies done about the benefits of experience-based learning. […]
Train your family pack
Dogs are wonderful companions and pets, but unless your dog understands where they fit in the pecking order in the family unit, things can get difficult, and even dangerous. When we adopted our Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier 3 years ago, she was untrained and hard to manage. Her first day in our house, she attacked our […]
Prep your kids for the big hike.
I love to hike. There’s no other place in which I feel at peace with myself and feel hope for the world and the future. But hiking is not without its struggles. Sometimes it is difficult, depending on the trail, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I believe the more difficult the trail the greater […]