For the mother who craves another way to raise her children.
Come home to kinship.
Seasonal guidance for mothers and caregivers of young children.
Rooted in nature, wonder, and belonging.
Welcome, Kindred Spirit
a home for nature-connected parenting
Kin of the Earth was born from one belief: families thrive when they remember they belong — to themselves, to each other, and to the living Earth. Through nature connection, seasonal guidance, and gentle coaching, we help families slow down and rediscover the wonder waiting in an ordinary day.
A Year With Nature
your family's companion for every season
A Year With Nature is 365 daily invitations to connect with the living Earth. Rooted in the same seasonal, nature-based approach we've practiced for years at Wild Beginnings Forest School, this easy to use calendar includes everything you need to start weaving nature into your daily rhythms. Inside you'll find a sit spot practice, a nature-noticing wheel, seasonal stories, scavenger hunts, and reflection pages. Open to today's date and begin wherever you are.
Our Values
Care for the Caregiver
The mother's wellbeing is foundational.
Preserving the Magic of Childhood
Childhood magic lives in ordinary, everyday moments.
Reclaiming the Village
You were never meant to raise a family alone.
Reverence for the Living Earth
The Earth is not a backdrop — it is our co-teacher and kin.
Guides
Seasonal, nature-rooted resources for everyday family life.
Courses
Guided journeys for the mother reconnecting with herself and her family.
Community
A gathering space for mothers walking this kinship path together.
Meet your guides
mothers, educators, friends.
We're Kathryn and Mariah, co-founders of Kin of the Earth and Wild Beginnings Forest School in Olympia, WA. Through our in-person programs, we've walked alongside hundreds of families — watching children thrive through daily nature connection, and caregivers find their footing when rooted in the wisdom of the seasons.
As forest preschool teachers and mothers ourselves, we've learned that nature connection isn't built through the biggest adventures — it's built through rhythm and return. A child who visits the same tree every week develops a different kind of knowing than one chasing a new trail every weekend. The relationship comes from returning, again and again.
"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in."
Rachel Carson. The Sense of Wonder
Kind Words
from Wild Beginnings Forest School families
"Mariah and Kathryn are amazing human beings. They're knowledgeable educators and just SO patient with the kids they care for. My kiddo gained a lot of outdoor confidence — including being able to identify native plants and wildlife. Cannot recommend this school enough."
Stefanie C.
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