Category Archives: General
Another perspective: The Outdoor Mother
Outdoor Mother = Bad Mother. It’s a common rationale. It’s difficult to leave the kids, so getting intense athletic time while being a mother seems impossible unless there’s a nanny. There are timing issues with breastfeeding, nap times, and children’s … Continue reading
World Moms
At The Outdoor Parent, it’s our belief that adventure is a state of mind. If you know how to look, you can find it in your backyard or in the forests on the city’s edge just as easily as you … Continue reading
Return of the Slackline
One ray of sunshine in the low-pressure trough of spring is the return of the slackline. Similar to a tightrope, a slackline is simply a length of nylon webbing, usually 1″ wide, strung tightly between two trees or other solid … Continue reading
Hurry Up and Wait: Spring is Here.
I may be a bit strange — I like winter. I’m constantly inspired by freshly fallen snow, skiing, camping without bugs. Summer is great with its hot days, cool nights, and school vacations. Fall is my favorite for the golden … Continue reading
Swine Flu: It just got real for me
“A case of Swine Flu has been confirmed late last night in a sixth grader at Madrona School. School officials have closed the school until Wednesday,” the NPR anchor said in clipped words that suggested he was trying his best … Continue reading
The Outdoor Parent — What You Can Expect
Today, in conjunction with the Dirtbag Diaries, The Outdoor Parent begins in earnest. Our goal: provide stoke. Stoke to get you out of bed before dawn for a long run through the woods or a solid surf session at a … Continue reading