"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." - Helen Keller
Encouraging Young Adventurers
"Encouraging Young Adventurers – What adventurous activity does your family love to do together? Have you felt the tug between wanting to protect your children and letting them try hard things? Here are some tips to help you encourage your child’s adventurous side.
That first step off is always the hardest one.
I could hear my husband coaching her down over the cliff. She lost her grip on her confidence, and even from where I stood down below, I could see the tears starting to fall. She was only seven, after all.
But before long, she looked her dad in the eyes and found the assurance she needed that he would help her down. She gathered up just enough courage to take one more step backwards—and then another.
I watched as she slowly made her way down the cliff face. When her feet finally reached the ground, I’ll never forget the smile beaming on her face. She had DONE IT!
She was so happy with her accomplishment, and it wasn’t five seconds before she excitedly proclaimed, “I want to do it AGAIN!” [read more]
That first step off is always the hardest one.
I could hear my husband coaching her down over the cliff. She lost her grip on her confidence, and even from where I stood down below, I could see the tears starting to fall. She was only seven, after all.
But before long, she looked her dad in the eyes and found the assurance she needed that he would help her down. She gathered up just enough courage to take one more step backwards—and then another.
I watched as she slowly made her way down the cliff face. When her feet finally reached the ground, I’ll never forget the smile beaming on her face. She had DONE IT!
She was so happy with her accomplishment, and it wasn’t five seconds before she excitedly proclaimed, “I want to do it AGAIN!” [read more]
Reading Corner
Title: Eumundi And Friends: Hot Air Ballooning: The Adventures Begin
By: Stuart Anner, Kristen Anner
Ages: 7-9 years
Hot Air Ballooning is the first book in a series of children's books about the adventurous and fun-loving Eumundi Mouse and her friends.
Meet Eumundi, (You-MUN-Dee) who is no ordinary mouse. She is an adventurer! In today’s adventure, Eumundi is so excited because she will fly high into the sky in a hot air balloon. Join her as she meets new friends, Julia and Hammy and together they take the ride of their lives.
How do the friends meet?
Who is flying the balloon?
What adventures do the new friends get up to on their journey?
And how will they get down?
Come and join in all the fun as authors Stuart Anner and his daughter Kristen share stories of their favorite mouse, Eumundi and her friends! - Publishers
By: Stuart Anner, Kristen Anner
Ages: 7-9 years
Hot Air Ballooning is the first book in a series of children's books about the adventurous and fun-loving Eumundi Mouse and her friends.
Meet Eumundi, (You-MUN-Dee) who is no ordinary mouse. She is an adventurer! In today’s adventure, Eumundi is so excited because she will fly high into the sky in a hot air balloon. Join her as she meets new friends, Julia and Hammy and together they take the ride of their lives.
How do the friends meet?
Who is flying the balloon?
What adventures do the new friends get up to on their journey?
And how will they get down?
Come and join in all the fun as authors Stuart Anner and his daughter Kristen share stories of their favorite mouse, Eumundi and her friends! - Publishers
Recommended by Cubs Editors
Be the Change
Adventures could also be your child's first baked cake or their first car wash with dad, or even the first word they are able to read! These are moments that have given wings to their journey. These simple achievements are as good as climbing a mountain for your child. So which new mountain are they climbing in your backyard today?
