The cold winter months present unique challenges when it comes to spending time outdoors with our kids. If you have a goal for your children to reduce screen time and spend ample time outdoors, you have likely heard of Ginny and the 1000 Hours Outside movement. I’m so glad to have her back on the podcast to talk specifically about what it takes to embrace life outdoors during the months of cold and snow. While it is not necessarily easy, it is worth it to embrace the beauty nature offers in winter with our children.
In this episode, we cover:
Is it actually important to get outside in the winter months?
Adapting your outdoor goals to fit your family and climate
Finding a way to enjoy very low temperatures with small children in tow
When it feels too difficult to get outside, embrace THIS mindset shift
Recognizing the unique gifts of winter that other season don’t offer
Embracing outdoor life when you live in the city
Why getting babies outside in the winter actually makes them healthier
Tuning in to the micro changes in nature and weather throughout the seasons
Mindset matters more than temperature when it comes to prioritizing time outdoors
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ABOUT GINNY
Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a speaker, author and illustrator.
RESOURCES
52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Abbs-Streets
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk
Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom
STILL by Mary Jo Hoffman
How many hours you should spend outside each month based on your climate
Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan
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276. Get Your Kids Outside This Winter: Overcome Challenges and Embrace the Unique Beauty of the Season | Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Simple Farmhouse Life podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
