One of the most incredible things about kids is their hardwired willingness to try new things. But as they approach their teens, that enviable disposition can sometimes be interrupted by feelings of self-consciousness or self-doubt. Avid4 Adventure awakens that innate try-new-things mentality, creating an environment that makes it comfortable and fun for kids of all … Read More
Avid4 Adventure Outdoor Adventure Camp benefits of outdoor activities Confidence building getting kids outside healthy families Healthy Kids kids and confidence kids outdoor activities outdoor skill building summer campTake it outdoors! According to Paul Tough, author of “How Children Succeed, Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,” the qualities kids will need for success won’t be taught in a classroom because these skills aren’t related to grades or IQ. Instead, Tough identified a very different set of skills that he believes are … Read More
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getting kids outside kids and nature kids outdoor activitiesHow do you empower kids? As a parent, I am always looking for ways to raise enthusiastic and empowered kids. I read parenting books and brainstorm with friends about different techniques to instill confidence in my children and help them gain the courage and strength to successfully surmount whatever curve balls are hurled at them … Read More
Avid4 Adventure Outdoor Adventure Camp benefits of outdoor activities camp preparation getting kids outside kids outdoor activities summer campDon’t let kids have all the fun! SUMMER!! Summer! Summmmmmmmer. Does your level of summer break excitement start to turn to shades of panic when you realize those long lazy days aren’t quite so lazy (but they sure can be long)? Do your kids are stare at you, waiting for one of your brilliant ideas … Read More
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benefits of outdoor activities getting kids outside kids and nature kids outdoor activitiesNot all risks are bad: Why we shouldn’t bubble wrap our kids There was a time when my son, Jack, banned me from the skateboard park. Yes, banned. It could be because I constantly gasped and hollered, “Are you OK, sweetie” when he fell, which was a lot. To be fair, I was an equal-opportunity … Read More
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