18 Skills Every Kid Should Learn, According To The World’s Greatest Adventurers

12 Important Life Skills Dads Wish They Taught Their Kids Sooner ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jul. 27, 2023 There’s no richer classroom than the one found in the great outdoors. Nature has a lot to teach our kids. There are of course the concrete skills — the knots and fire-starters and natural fishing lures you find in Boy Scout manuals or the mind of Bear Grylls. The softer skills are no less profound: stewardship and humility and how to “live deliberately,” as the great outdoorsman Thoreau put it. When it all comes together, it’s hard to overstate how much of an impact a relationship with nature can have on a kid. “The hard skills, the conservation ethics, risk tolerance, stewardship, and more will eventually come if they are drawn to the thing, whatever it is, that brings them outside more often,” says Eric Larsen, a polar explorer and dad of two kids who know their way around a campsite. Still, nature can be harsh — a cold, wet, and downright dangerous classroom — and as parents, we need to guide the kids. To home in on the parental tools needed to safely navigate this rich and varied world, we went straight to the biggest names in adventure and asked them for the [single most important skill]( they have (or plan to) pass down to their children. The result is a master class in adventure skills, for parents to explore and kids to learn. SKILLS [What The World’s Greatest Adventurers Teach Their Kids]( What outdoor skills should your kids know? [We went to 18 professional explorers, athletes, and naturalists for answers.]( [Read this story]( Before one can safely swim and surf, they must learn to observe the ocean, preferably from an elevated perspective like a pier, cliff, or the top of a staircase. FURTHER READING [12 Important Life Skills Dads Wish They Taught Their Kids Sooner]( [22 Essential Life Skills For Kids To Master By The Time They Turn 10]( [Kids Need These 5 Skills To Face An Uncertain Future]( PRESENTED BY INSIDE HOTELS [Hot Take: Ski Towns Are Just As Good Without Snow]( [There’s nothing quite like mountain air]( — and if you get the opportunity to experience it without negative-degree temps and having to don at least 7 layers before braving the cold, you should definitely go for it. Pack your bags and [bring the whole family]( to Limelight Hotel Aspen, where you can experience the magic of a mountain town, no snow required. Located just three blocks from Aspen Mountain’s Silver Queen Gondola, there’s no shortage of [fantastic recreational activities fit for all ages]( from hiking to cycling to [al fresco dining](. The hotel’s complimentary shuttle will take you to local seasonal events like the Snowmass Rodeo and Snowmass Concert series, and after a busy day, you can retire in one of 126 [chalet-chic guest rooms and suites](. Book your family’s adventure today! [Learn more]( Mountain Paradise Discover modern guest rooms with family-friendly amenities [Learn more]( Explore unbeatable outdoor recreation nearby [Learn more]( Enjoy gourmet food, drinks, and live music onsite [Learn more]( Find packages and discounts that fit your family’s needs [Learn more]( PARENTING [3 Parenting Mistakes That Make Kids More Stubborn]( Some [tips to avoid the power struggle cycle.]( [Read this story]( TRAVEL [The 41 Greatest Public Shores In The U.S.]( Beaches, lakefronts, and shorelines [that are beautiful, pristine — and open to all.]( [Read this story]( TURTLE POWER [I Tried To Get My Kid Into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles And Learned That Nostalgia Is A Two-Way Street]( Kids these days have no loyalties to franchises. [So how do I get my kid to embrace the ooze?]( [Read this story]( DAD SPECIAL [Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s Ground Beef & Pickle Tacos Recipe Will Win You Over]( The actor makes this unique taco recipe for his family [a few times a week](. [Read this story]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.