“Autumn, the year’s last loveliest smile.” ~ William Cullen Bryant
We’ve heard time and again the benefits of spending time outside, both for own wellbeing and for our kids’ physical and emotional health. With its milder temperatures and gorgeous colors, autumn is truly one of the best seasons to get outside with our families.
But what are the best ways to truly enjoy all that nature has to offer if you’re the parent of a baby or toddler without the outing becoming a logistical headache?
Find out this Friday when my next guest host shares her knowledge and expertise in my Confidently Connected Moms Facebook Group!
Strap ‘em on and go! This Friday, September 23, mom and avid hiker Kristin Fritchman, co-leader of the Kansas City Branch of Hike It Baby, will spend the day with us. She’ll share tips and answer your questions about how to hit the trails and enjoy the great outdoors with our youngsters this fall and throughout the year, especially if you have a baby or toddler.
Here’s what you’ll learn during the workshop:
* Benefits of getting outside
* Benefits of baby wearing
* Baby wearing resources – finding the right carrier
* Finding trails and groups
* Hiking with baby
* Toddler-led hikes and nature play
* Camping and micro-adventures
About Kristin:
Kristin Fritchman is a full-time working mom in the Kansas City area. After giving birth to her daughter in April 2015, she became involved in the Kansas City branch of Hike it Baby, and is now on the Branch Team that helps maintain and promote the group in Kansas City. Kristin and her daughter, Emily, have logged over 150 miles together outside.
Kristin grew up in Southwest Missouri. Being outside in nature has always been an integral part of her life. As a child, she and her family spent most nice weather weekends enjoying camping, boating, and fishing trips to the lakes and rivers in the Ozarks. She also helped her grandparents out on their farm, and spent summers exploring the neighborhood with her brother.
Since graduating from University of Missouri – Columbia in 2009, she has worked as an environmental engineer at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Chicago Bridge & Iron.
How do you join? Learn how to integrate nature and hiking into your family’s life. Follow the link Confidently Connected Moms to join on Facebook. This is a closed group to protect the privacy of the conversations. Once I receive your request to join, I will add you. Once in, you can also invite your friends.
