EPISODE 160 | Do modern conveniences make it all too easy to barely take a step outside to enjoy the world around us? Nature provides so many benefits from vitamins to an environment that inspires the imagination. What would it look like if you dedicated yourself and your family to spending 10, 20, 30 minutes or even an hour outside everyday?  Could you do it?  Join Janna and her guest Ginny Yurich as they discuss the global movement of 1000 Hours Outside.

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Ginny Yurich is a homeschooling mother of five and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement designed to reclaim childhood. Along with her husband, Josh, Ginny is a full-time creator and curator of the 1000 Hours Outside lifestyle brand, which includes a robust online store, an app, and books. She also hosts the 1000 Hours Outside weekly podcast. A thought leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children, Ginny lives with her family in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan.

 www.1000hoursoutside.com

QUOTABLES | 

Homeschooling, outdoor activities, and time management. (0:00)

Outdoor activities for families and personal growth. (1:41)

Parenting, homeschooling, and community. (4:51)

The shift towards more indoor childhoods and the impact on mental health. (10:34)

Homeschooling, self-directed learning, and trusting children's abilities. (17:12)

Homeschooling, parenting, and preparing kids for a rapidly changing world. (22:15)

Homeschooling and modeling flexibility and problem-solving skills for children. (28:28)

Homeschooling, community, and learning. (32:05)

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