Reclaiming wonder in childhood, how children learn, the ripple effects of entrepreneurship, the beauty of motherhood, you are the expert on your child, ... and so much more! There are so many themes in this podcast episode with Ainsley Arment, founder of Wild + Free and author of The Call of the Wild + Free. Ainsley has been instrumental in fostering deep relationships all around the world through the Wild + Free movement. She has a way with words and an outlook on life and parenting that will t...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Relationships are at the heart of all our success. Listen in as Dr. L. Carol Scott walks us through how children because self-aware through interaction with people and the environment and through play experiences during the ages of birth to seven. And learn how we can implement "development do-overs" if we missed some of the key components. Carol also discusses why it's important to take a step back when kids are trying new things since they are born learners and are naturally curious explorers....
Apr 15, 2022•50 min
Parenting can be grueling - but often it is exhausting no matter whether we are inside or outside. Build your adventure muscles with Nichole Holze and learn right alongside your kids that you all can do hard things. Nichole walks you through the ins and outs of finding the best places to adventure for your family at the stage of life you're in right now. She teaches you how to adventure responsibly and she reminds us all that the outdoors is such a balm to a soul that is struggling. Learn more a...
Apr 09, 2022•55 min
Parenting is a journey, not a science. As we learn to trust our kids, we also learn to trust ourselves and our judgement. This podcast episode is filled with beautiful wisdom from mom of seven, Jennifer Pepito. She walks us through the harrowing years of toddlerhood all the way through the even more harrowing years of young adults. Learn more about Jennifer Pepito here: https://www.thepeacefulpreschool.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 31, 2022•55 min
WTFF Wide, Thin, Flat, Flexible - This is what to look like in a shoe. We need to free our feet because our feet are the ultimate technolgy and by not allowing them to be used in the way that they are designed we put stress on other parts of our bodies, like our hips and and knees. The ground will stabalize your foot. The ground will mobilize your foot. Learn why you want to have as little between your foot and the ground as possible! You'll even learn a little about the history of shoes and why...
Mar 25, 2022•51 min
I read Alastair's book, Microadventures and then had the immense pleasure of speaking with him for an hour and we've already made some changes around our home due to his influence. We're trying to cook and eat outside more. We're searching out new places to go. We're thinking differently about our time. Alastair is witty and endearing, and even more than that he'll remind you of what's out there and how the simplest of nature experiences will always be with us. We will definitely be reading his ...
Mar 18, 2022•58 min
Have you ever heard of Forest Schools, but weren't really sure how they worked? Join me and Forest Kindergarten teacher, Lida Lawrence, as we explore how The Waldorf School of Baltimore transitioned nearly two years ago to full day, outdoor Forest Kindergarten. We discuss how primarily 'indoor' activities like art and reading, and even eating lunch, translate out-of-doors, and you'll get a glimpse of a typical day for Lida and her students. The extra year of play-based learning in a setting like...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr
Stories, and storytelling, are such wonderful and even magical components of our lives - and especially the lives of our children. With the pressures to purchase toys to enhance development, we want to use the toys that nature provides us as well as toys that preserve the creativity of the child. Drew Vernon, Marketing Director of Tonies, joins us to talk about how the stories we fall in love with in the early days and years of our lives transcend simple entertainment - they teach us about the w...
Mar 13, 2022•38 min
Depending on where you live, gardening season is either already here or it's right around the corner. Of all the gardening books I've come across and read, Sharon Lovejoy's stand alone as my all-time favorite - and especially Roots, Shoots, Buckets and Boots which is a beloved book by so many all around the world. Sharon joins us for a second time to help us kick off the gardening season with ideas of things to grow, practical tips, and the reminder that even a small victory like one pumpkin wil...
Mar 07, 2022•58 min
Run Wild My Child is your online destination for all things kid-friendly and outdoorsy and they have so many fun things coming up this spring and summer like a photography challenge, a camping challenge and even a nationwide treasure hunt! Learn about the fabulous resources that Run Wild My Child provides, hear about the team that founder Sara McCarty has built, and discover practical advice for all your family outdoor adventures. Find more about Run Wild My Child Here: https://runwildmychild.co...
Mar 04, 2022•55 min
Andrea Davis is the founder of Better Screen Time. She has a BA in secondary education. However, her greatest learning has come from being in the tech trenches as a stay-at-home-mom. In this episode Andrea talks about her guide, “Creating a Tech-Healthy Family, 10 Must-Have Conversations to Help You Worry Less and Connect More With Your Kids” and gives practical and pertinent information for parents who are navigating screen usage in their family. Learn more about Andrea and Better Screen Time h...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Leslie is captivating from the moment you meet her. She offers incredible resources that teach you how to thrive at home... she even offers a four-week coaching program called "Thrive at Home." This podcast episode is filled with ideas about intentionality, connection, and learning how to ensure children feel seen and visible in the home. Find more about Leslie Martino here: https://lesliemartino.com/ Sign up for coaching with Leslie here: https://lesliemartino.com/coaching/ Find freebies, works...
Feb 25, 2022•55 min
Simplicity Parenting is a book that has touched hundreds of thousands of families around the globe. It certainly up-ended many of my thoughts on parenting and changed the course of our family in so many ways for the better. I consider it a must read for any parent. Simplicity Parenting is just one of eight books written by Kim John Payne. In this episode, he goes above and beyond is written words and clarifies, explains, validates, inspires, and reminds us of what is truly important. And then he...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Clare Fieseler and Gabby Salazar met in the first class of National Geographic's Young Explorers. Over the past ten years, they have built a strong friendship and recently launched a new middle grades book together called No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration and Advice Clare and Gabby spotlight 25 women from all walks of life and from all around the world that are on the front lines of science and exploration today. These women may not look like what you...
Feb 14, 2022•53 min
Greta Eskridge, @maandpamodern on Instagram, is back on the podcast to discuss pornography! The average age of a child's first exposure to pornography is 11 years old. Tune in to hear helpful tips on how to discuss this topic with your kids now or in the future at the appropriate time. Learn more about Greta at https://www.gretaeskridge.com/ Order her first book, "Adventuring Together", here: https://amzn.to/3gDhv7c And check out her newest book, "100 Days of Adventure", which is available for p...
Feb 10, 2022•50 min
Amber Johnston, aka "Heritage Mom" (@heritagemomblog on Instagram) is an expert when it comes to Charlotte Mason and providing a life-giving home. Her website, Heritagemom.com, is a treasure trove of information. In this episode we discuss the tried and true tenets of the Charlotte Mason philosophy on education that have withstood the test of time over the last century. Who knew educational philosophy could be so interesting? :) Find out more about Amber at www.heritagemom.com Pre-order her bran...
Feb 03, 2022•59 min
Joel Salatin, known as "The Lunatic Farmer, has influenced me personally in so many realms of my life. He's caused me to look differently at everything from daily living to the food we eat, to the entertainment we consume, to vacations, to entrepreneurship, to parenting...he really covers it all, and so does this podcast. Joel's farm, Polyface Farm in Swoope, VA, is one of the most famous farms in the world and services more than 5,000 families. Learn more about the farm at www.polyfacefarms.com...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min
If only. If only screens were as innocuous as we wished they were. Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D. and author of "Glow Kids, How Screen Addiction is Hijacking our Kids - And How to Break the Trance" walks through information every parent, teacher and caregiver should know about screens and brain development. Kids today are losing their ability to even stack and play with blocks. This episode will give you the tools that you need to hold off on screens a little more often and make space for more relatio...
Jan 20, 2022•55 min
Join us as we discuss author Durenda Wilson's new book, "The 4 Hour School Day", how children learn so much just by living in the world, and how you can move forward with home education in spite of fear. Durenda has more than 25 years of home education experience and has 8 kids and 6 grandchildren. Her own children spent countless hours of their childhood playing outdoors and she credits much of their success to having a lot of opportunity to play freely. Find Durenda's book, "The 4 Hour School ...
Jan 17, 2022•55 min
Carla Hannaford wrote a book that revolutionized much of what I thought about learning and childhood. Movement is truly at the heart of learning and development, especially for children and yet we continue, more and more, to confine them to sitting spaces... in the name of education! If we want our children's brains to work faster, we must allow them to move. Learn more about Carla here: http://www.carlahannaford.com/ Purchase a copy of Smart Moves here: https://amzn.to/3npmXhB Learn more about ...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant and author, Tom "Teacher Tom" Hobson reminds us that being self-motivated, getting along with others and being personable are key factors for a lifetime of success and happiness. Research confirms that setting kids free to play is the best way for them to learn these skills. Learn more about Teacher Tom here: https://www.teachertomsworld.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow, founder of Design for Mankind as well as Other Goose, takes us on a journey through her own life and discusses how truly difficult it can be to slow down. There is a lot of fear surrounding doing less. Maybe we will be left behind or thought less of? Maybe we will pass up a really good opportunity? In this episode we talk parenting, imperfection, and surrender. We talk about Erin's husband's brain tumor and how they manage that as a family. We talk about ch...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Maybe you, like I am, are struggling - muddling your way through this parenting thing. Pam Leo, offers so much hope in this episode for any parent or caregiver who feels under-resourced, who feels like they're not giving enough or not quite hitting the mark. Pam is lovely and her resources and her life's mission has given us a better understanding of why parenting can be so unbelievably hard and then she gives practical tips and ideas that will help. We are often competing with our children to g...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Adventures, no matter how big or how small, push us out of our comfort zones and help us to grow as people and to connect as family and friends. But with hectic schedules and constant access to technology, how can we ensure we are connecting with our kids in meaningful and lasting ways. Greta Eskridge, author of Adventuring Together, encourages and inspires with practical tips and ideas for crafting that life you really want for you and your family. Buy your copy of Adventuring Together here: ht...
Dec 09, 2021•53 min
Nicolette Sowder is the founder of A Wilder Child, Wildschooling and the Kid's Moon Club. Nicolette gives all of us permission to be creative about how we structure our lives - to be purposeful and creative in doing so. She reminds us that we are enough and that we have enough to help our kids bond with the nature that is around them, whatever that looks like. Nicolette is a poet, a dreamer, a farmer and an entrepreneur, and her ideas will help you expand your thoughts about what your life could...
Dec 02, 2021•59 min
Listen in as John Muir Laws (AKA Jack) highlights a litany of benefits simply from throwing a nature journal and some drawing materials into your adventure bag and using it a few times a week. Learning how paying sustained, compassion attention to nature and to the people in our lives can profoundly change the ways we relate to each other and interact in the world. Jack highlights growth mindest and reminds us that we're not stuck with the brains we were born with. He also talks in depth about b...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Our bodies talk to us all day long and because of the world that we live in now, we've been trained not to listen to it. American actress Nikki DeLoach walks us through how she uses movement and nature to move grief and trauma out the body. She also gives practical ideas for teaching our children to listen to their bodies. This is a beautiful episode about life and death and love and memories and stormy skies in Georgia and soul connection. You might want to have some tissues ready. Learn more a...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Sharon Lovejoy's books changed our lives. Her incredible knowledge, wonderful writing and genuine warmth are simply delightful. In this episode we talk about fun topics like: * how a garden is a magical thing and it costs virtually nothing to introduce your kids to this and to have real adventures together. * leading explorer walks and how they aren't just for kids * fun things to do in the garden, even in the dark at night! ...And a lot more. Sharon is incredible and I know you'll love this con...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr
*Play is the main occupation of children. *Kids are experiencing an unrelenting sitting routine that is wreaking havoc on children's minds and bodies. *We want kids to move in ways that make adults gasp. *A child who is spinning is trying to organize their brain. *We're not allowing kid's neurological systems to do their work...... and SO much more. This episode should be on everyone's playlist. Angela Hanscom changed our lives and she will change yours too. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min
All kids are smart! What a powerful phrase! In this podcast episode you'll learn new ways to celebrate kids as you help them discover the unique ways in which they are smart. Is your child primarily logic smart, word smart, nature smart, picture smart, people smart, self smart, body smart, or music smart? This episode is jam-packed with practical information you can use within your family starting today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2021•59 min
