"...But What Does Outdoor Time Look Like for the Older Kids?" with Ginny Yurich (EP306)
Joining me for her third appearance on the show is the voice behind the popular 1000 Hours Outside movement, Ginny Yurich. Our conversation focuses a lot on the evolution of getting our children outside as they continue to grow. I’m starting to notice that a lot of the women with older children in my life are struggling to get their older children motivated to get outdoors so Ginny has some great answers for this, plus tips for working moms to get the 1000 hours outside (is that number arbitrary??)
About Ginny
Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand meant to bring back balance between virtual life and real life.
She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children, and 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, she loves growing zinnias, and she is also an author and illustrator. Her most recent book, 1000 Hours Outside: Activities to Match Screen Time with Green Time (DK Books) was published in December, 2022. She also has three self-published books: 1000 Hours Outside: Prioritize Nature, Reclaim Childhood, and Experience a Fuller Life (May, 2022), 1000 Hours Outside Activity book (April, 2021), and her children’s book The Little Farmhouse in West Virginia (February, 2019). Her newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On (Baker Books) launches in November, 2023.
Links Discussed in This Episode
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Diane's Resource: Preparing Your Home and Family for a Clutterless Christmas (Boom Clap Podcast)
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