Camping with kids is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together, but it comes with real risks that every parent needs to understand. This category covers the safety topics that matter most when you’re taking children into the outdoors: wildlife encounters, weather hazards, first aid, navigation, water safety, and more.
The content here is written by a mom who has camped in bear country, navigated remote trails without cell service, and handled real emergencies in the field with children present. Every article draws on documented experience and where relevant, academic sources and expert guidance.
Understanding risk doesn’t mean being scared of the outdoors. It means being prepared so that when something unexpected happens, you know exactly what to do. From snake safety to carbon monoxide awareness to knowing when a child is showing signs of altitude sickness, this category gives families the knowledge they need to camp confidently.
When I grew up, they taught kids a program called “Stranger Danger.” The goal of stranger danger was to warn kids that bad people are lurking around every corner so you should never get into a car with strangers, take candy from someone you don’t know, or even speak to strangers on the street because […]
Why Stranger Danger is a Crock of Sh*t Read More »
I’ll admit it – I’m one of those weird moms who actually likes snakes. While other parents are shrieking and pulling their kids away, I’m the one pointing out how cool it is that they can swim on top of water (seriously, have you seen that?). But here’s the thing: whether you love them or
Snake Safety Rules & What to Do If You See a Snake Read More »
How to Keep Your Kids Safe and Found While Hiking: A Parent’s Complete Guide After eight years of taking my kids on backcountry adventures—from easy nature walks when my daughter was a toddler to challenging multi-day hikes now that she’s older—I’ve learned that hiking with children is actually safer than many activities we do at
How to Protect Your Kids from Getting Lost When Hiking Backcountry Read More »
Accidents can happen anytime but are more likely when you are camping. This is why you always need to have a complete first aid kit with you when camping. I’ve made a printable camping first aid checklist with everything you might need.
Printable Camping First Aid Kit Checklist Read More »
Over the years, I’ve been on many camping trips where it started to rain. A few times, there was even thunderstorms and once a giant hail storm!
Complete Guide to Camping in the Rain: Tips and Gear for Wet Weather Read More »