WILD CHILD: Instead of Saying "Be Careful"

To set your little one up for success instead of saying “Be Careful” use a different approach to develop awareness and encourage problem solving. Try saying these instead! See our helpful list of examples below and practice them during your next outdoor play adventure.

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Wild Child: It's okay to be uncomfortable

Read as Tandy shares about the joy of embracing just a little discomfort.

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Wild Child: Wild Poses in the Woods (Medway Valley)

Tandy and Katie have been visiting our Environmentally Significant Areas and taking pictures. This week the visited the Northern section of the Medway Valley Heritage Forest.

WILD CHILD: Finding Nature Hidden in the City

Nature is all around us. Tandy challenges you to explore the crack and look up and notice nature hiding in plain sight.

Toilet Learning

Learning to use the toilet doesn’t happen all at once, and it doesn’t happen at the same time for all young children.

Guest UserJuly 30, 2022

Wild Child: Wild Poses in the Woods (Sifton Bog)

Tandy and Katie have been visiting our Environmentally Significant Areas and taking pictures.

Kindergarten, Here We Come!

Do you have a child starting school in the fall? We have staff, resources, and workshops to help you prepare!

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Wild Child: Embracing the Short Adventure

Is a 15 minute adventure outside really worth it? Tandy shares about the fun of heading outside for short adventures.

Blog, family, play, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonJuly 25, 2022fresh air, motivation, outdoors, outside, play, adventure, short adventure

Wild Child: Spend A Week Outside (Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park)

Can you spend some time outside everyday this week? Tandy challenges you to explore the Pottersburg Valley and Kiwanis Park this week and shares some activities to keep you smiling.

WILD CHILD: Nature Connection

Spending time outdoors is easier than you think and the benefits build up quickly. Can you spend just 10 minutes outside a day?

HIRING: Parent Support Coach

We are in the process of hiring a Parent Support Coach.

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Wild Child: Explore a natural space (Medway Valley)

Looking for fun outdoor activities to start the summer. Check out this list of ideas for exploring a local ESA.

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WILD CHILD: What bites, stings or itches?

We often get questions about which plants and creatures in London are dangerous. Read on as Tandy shares the good news that staying safe is very easy in our area.

Blog, safety, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonJune 6, 2022Wild Child, outdoor play, bites, plants

WILD CHILD: Encouraging Kindness in Nature

Tandy shares some of the strategies she uses with children to encourage thoughtful and careful interactions with nature.

Wild Child Weekend Outside Challenge

This weekend spend some time outside and try geocaching.

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Join us to learn about Ticks & Mosquitos

Join Wild Child Outdoor Playgroup and the MLHU to learn about ticks and mosquitos.

Blog, parent education, play, safety, spring, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonMay 24, 2022wild child, ticks, mosquitos, vector borne diseases, mlhu

Wild Child: Smart Habits for outdoor exploration

Some tips for staying safe and having fun outside as the weather warms up.

Blog, family, play, safety, spring, summer, Wild ChildNT MortonMay 18, 2022wild child, summer, ticks, forest safety

WILD CHILD: I Spy Wild Geranium

Have you seen little little purple flowers popping up in the forest this week? Read about Wild Geraniums.

HIRING: Summer Camp Counsellors

We are in the process of hiring two more camp counsellors!.

ChildreachMay 16, 2022employment, careers, ece, summer, ldnont

Wild Child: Tree Swallows

Have you noticed a blue backed, white bellied bird flitting around the ponds on your adventures? Maybe you spotted a tree swallow. Read to learn more about these interesting birds.