Spirit Magazine - May 2013 - (Page 43)

Wise Guide 2 3 1 4 Natural Remedy Outdoorsman Peter Brown Hoffmeister offers his advice for answering the call of the wild with kids in tow. Peter Brown Hoffmeister is the author of Let Them Be Eaten By Bears: A Fearless Guide to Taking Our Kids into the Great Outdoors. 1 start a Conversation “Being free from the distractions of home makes for an ideal setting to talk to your family,” says Hoffmeister. “Share personal stories of failure or success, or add sentences to a made-up story. You can also try the ‘Fortunately/Unfortunately’ approach: Someone says ‘Fortunately’ and gives a positive declarative sentence; the next person says ‘Unfortunately’ and gives a negative one.” illustration By roBert samuel hanson 2 We ather the storm “The mantra to remember here is, ‘There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.’ Instead of fearing the forecast or using it as an excuse to cancel your trip, find activities that are better in so-called inclement weather. If it’s raining, play mud football. If it’s foggy, get out the map and compass and create a navigation challenge.” 3 let the kids le ad “A sense of responsibility is empowering for children. Ask them to choose the campsite; they will relish finding the flattest spot and clearing it of rocks. Or go on a hike and put them in charge of choosing the lunch spot with the best view. Kids are generally more creative than adults. If you let them make some decisions on their own, chances are you’ll have more fun yourself.” 4 make only loose pl ans “It’s OK to hike slowly. It’s OK to stop and stare at the clouds. It’s OK to sit and rest in the grass. Slowing down will help you relax, which will in turn help your kids chill out. So accept what comes your way rather than trying to stick to a packed itinerary. You’ll get more enjoyment out of the experience if you don’t have a specific outcome in mind.” may 2013 spirit 43

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - May 2013

Spirit Magazine - May 2013
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Break out of the martini mold
Get cozy in Colorado
The Numbers
Watch your back for ninjas
Discover a secret strength
Learn a key to longevity
Wise Guide
Think like a lady
Business
Pick up a trick from Penn Jillette
Cross time zones with confidence
The Great American Vacation
Plan your next great escape
The Summer Wins
Dear Matthew, Joshua, & Noah...
Your Adventure In Orlando
Life Adventure In Orlando
Promotional Series: Spirit of California
Promotional Series: Spirit of New Mexico
Calendar
Fun!
Make a May flower
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Route Map
Terminal Maps
Rapid Rewards Partners
Flight Service
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - May 2013