It can be a challenge when taking the little ones out on the trail, but it's so good to get them out in nature and get them exercise. Here are some tips that might help!
As a parent who loves to hike, there is really nothing more frustrating than making the little sacrifices to bring the kids out too and then having them stop dead in the trail and refuse to move one more step.
It quickly turns into a drop-dead battle of wills and a desperate attempt to keep hiking fun (for everyone). And while it’s awesome when they’re small enough to throw in a carrier for the remainder of the hike, it’s not always that easy. When kids out number the adults and/or they’re much too heavy to carry any longer, drastic steps must be taken.
While these tips certainly aren’t fool-proof (I’d be making millions if they were), they’ve worked for us and worked for others on most days.
1. Bribe, bribe, bribe.
2. Use a little peer pressure.
3. Sing your hearts out.
4. Take breaks.
5. Give them a map.
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