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Travel + Outdoors for Ages 0-5

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Our *single best tip* for Adventure Parents likely isn't what you expect

Adventuring with little ones takes a special kind of person. A person like you.

You don't see having kids as a barrier to your passions; instead, you know they add even more joy and meaning to every adventure. As adventure parents, we embrace play – in new places, countries, mountains, oceans, and trails.

Play is our superpower.

And for our little ones, play is their native language and how they experience and learn about the world. It strengthens our bonds with them (really, it's science!) and is especially important when our little ones are in new environments or having new experiences.

We're already fluent – we just need to remember to use it.

Play

is our ✨number one✨, first-in-line, go-to tactic for a more enjoyable adventure whenever we're traveling or going on an outdoor adventure with our little one. The best part? It works when things are great to make them better- AND - it works to smooth out the bumps when things get tough.

Play can...

Reassure + Prevent Meltdowns

Little one on the verge of a meltdown because they have to part with their stuffy in the airport security line?

Play!

"Bunny gets to go on a ride into a special machine! Do you think she'll have fun and be brave? Let's cheer her on!" 

Connect + Deepen Wonder

Little one wide-eyed at the campsite, and you know this is the perfect chance to deepen their wonder and your bond?

Play!

"Let's listen for animal sounds. Oh! I hear a bird singing! Let's see if daddy can sing like a bird!" 

Encourage + Engage Imagination

Little one losing steam and getting cranky three-quarters of the way through the trail?

Play!

"Let's play follow the leader. I'll go first. I'm hopping like a bunny! Your turn! What do you want to do next?"

Play

is a powerful tool for ✨redirecting your child's energy ✨ whether you're looking to reassure them, connect with them, or encourage them. Remember, adventuring with little ones takes a special kind of person. A person like you. A person who likes to ✨play.✨

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Adventure Book Series

The Bunny example above is from a true story, and one that we featured in our adventure prep book, 'Freya Goes On An Airplane.'

Check out these stories specifically written to help your little one(s) get adventure-ready!