About Kate Sundquist

Kate is a writer, mother, and adventurer with expertise in the fields of education and experiential learning. Formerly a teacher, Kate has covered parenting and education topics broadly for brands such as Mother.ly, Outdoor Families Magazine, and Generation Mindful. Kate holds a master’s degree in education and a captain’s license through the U.S. Coast Guard. When she’s not writing, she can be found hiking, skiing, or sailing with her husband and two sons.

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Let’s Stop Telling Our Kids to Be Careful All the Time

By Kate Sundquist - 01/02/2020 - 10 minute read

This is probably a phrase you say on a regular basis without even realizing it, but it doesn't support raising confident kids. Are you guilty?

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You Can’t Control the Weather So Why Should it Control You?

By Kate Sundquist - 12/19/2019 - 10 minute read

When you learn to dress for the weather, you can go outside any time of the year. Learn how this mom has been going outside every day for 3+ years!

Education & Schools

Movement Breaks Should Not Be a Substitute for Recess

By Kate Sundquist - 12/09/2019 - 10 minute read

This mom has seen recess shrink at her son's school, and she believes movements breaks should never be a substitution for recess.