Paige Schofield
Paige Schofield
Hiking With Toddlers – How To Set Them Free
Taking kids anywhere can be a challenge. Now try hiking with toddlers. They have their own ideas about how to do things and you have yours. On our last hike we wanted Emery to hike by herself. We took her out of the pack and let her “free”. It made for quite the experience, but one that we will do again and again.
Backpacking With Kids – Starve Your Fear
What does being afraid mean? The dictionary defines it as feeling fear. The thought of backpacking with kids often times gives people a scare. If this is you, I want you to really think… What are your fears when it comes to backpacking with your kids?
We all have fears of one thing or another. But why do you have that fear? Are you basing your fear, off of other peoples experiences, or are they something that you have imagined? I have heard peoples fears of backpacking with kids before they have even tried it. Fear has also been described as False Events Appearing Real.
Are you imagining some horrible experience that probably isn’t even realistic? Don’t let those fears hold you back. In Grants Cardone’s book, “The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success And Failures“, he says, “Time is what drives fear. The more time you devote to the object of your apprehension, the stronger it becomes. So Starve the fear of its favorite food by removing time from its menu”.
There are some things in life that you just have to do. That thing just happens to be backpacking, but with your kids. 😉 Once you do it, you will be hooked. What ever fears you may have, FACE them! Set a goal to make it happen. In the end you will be glad you did.
Every trip we have gone on has not been a magical experience the whole time. But we embrace them and accept the challenges and work through them. As we do we have come to learn and love our adventures with our kids. So don’t be afraid, take the leap, life is all about learning and growing. Go..Get out…and have some FUN!
What fears do you have about backpacking or camping with your kids? Let us know and we will answer with how we deal with it.
-Adam and Paige
P.S. We love adventuring together. We love having new experiences and facing our fears. Don’t let fear hold you back from reaching your potential. Learn more about what we are doing and how we face our fears each day.
If this is useful let us know, comment below, or snap a photo of your adventures and hashtag it #EmbraceTheKids — We love to see the fun things you are doing and the adventures you are going on. Find us: @EmbraceTheKids
Inspiration: Grant Cardone, Dr John Demartini, Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Alison Faulkner- The Alison Show, The Original Power Couple, North Country Littles, Melyssa Griffin, REI, Osprey Packs, Deuter, Mike Clelland, Ultralight Backpacking.
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Super Spackle: How To Eat Lunch While On The Move
What is Super Spackle? Hang tight and you will find out. Everyone knows that breakfast and dinner are a must while backpacking. They are usually pretty easy to figure out too. But what about lunch? Do you stop to eat your lunch or do you keep hiking and snack all day? If you do stop is it a quick and easy lunch or do you pull out your stove and cook up a meal?Continue reading
Why You Should Buy A Modular Backpacking Tent
Tents are the tried and true camping shelter. Not all tents are created equal though. When backpacking, there is a lot to consider when selecting a tent. Price, weight, comfort. Here is why you should select a tent that is modular.
How To End The Wasted “Busy” Days
Find yourself really “busy” but have no real measurable results at the end of the day? Staying focussed on whats important can be hard. Here is a simple process to “snowball” your daily tasks to crush your goals and find satisfaction at the end of the day.
How We Designed A Backpacking Sleep System With Kids: Part 2
As promised here is our sleep system part 2. Again our goal is to figure out a way to lighten our packs as much as possible, but to also use gear that does not cost an arm and a leg. The solution involved thinking creatively and modifying equipment we already had.Continue reading
Life Clouded With Negativity? Clear Your View and Tell The Right Story
Ever get sick of the news? Its funny how the way a story is presented makes all the difference. The news tends to be full of negativity. Our lives are no different. Each day we choose to explain our life, in a story we tell ourselves. How do we tell that story in a way that will benefit us? It helps to take a look how it all starts and how we can take control of our reaction to every situation.
Homemade Yogurt: It Really Is Easy
Are there things in your life you are not doing because of fear? I can raise my hand. I put things off. Or at times I don’t do things simply because of fear. If I don’t know how to do something it is easy to let fear sink in and tell myself that I don’t know enough. Let me tell you, if you just face that fear and do it, you will feel empowered and buoyed up.Continue reading
How We Designed A Backpacking Sleep System With Kids: Part 1
I am all about that sleep, about that sleep! So you can bet your bottom that if I am going camping or backpacking I want a good night sleep. I do not want to be cold. I do not want to sleep on a rock or log. I want a nice peaceful night while enjoying the fresh mountain air. Who’s with me??!
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A Simple Strategy To Stop Wasting Your Time Away
Follow these 6 simple steps to help you re-evaluate your day to day and recognize what is most important in life. Figure out what is holding you back and why you may not be accomplishing the things you want or need to get done. Learn how I took control of my days instead of my days controlling me.