Kids Who Explore Parent Edition

Ep. 34 What If Your Kid Doesn‘t Like the Outdoors with Kika Vila-Nova


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What if your kid doesn’t like getting outdoors? There’s still hope, at any age…and Kika Vila-Nova is here to share that with us! Her 12-year-old daughter has finally embraced her mama’s love for the outdoors. Tune in to hear tips on helping your child embrace nature, plus hear some great Utah recommendations! 

 

Kika Vila-Nova moved to the USA from Brazil in 2001 to pursue a Master's Degree in Chlidren's Theatre. She fell in love with Utah and all the diverse landscape and that is where she has chosen to raise her 12-year-old daughter. Kika loves to shares their adventures, life as an immigrant and a single mom exploring Utah. 

 

Some Utah Recommendations: 

  • Salt Lake City  
  • Zion National Park 
  • Canyon Meadows Park 
  • Moab 
  • Lake Powell 
  • Bear Lake State Park 
  • Goblin Valley State Park 
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    How to Help Your Kid LIKE Going Outside: 

    • Be persistent  
  • Take your time…take as many breaks as kids want! 
  • Put the kid in charge of something (evaluate your kids’ personalities) 
  • Let them take pictures 
  • Teach them about nature! 
  • Provide snacks! 
  • Bring friends 
  • Make it a game…a little bit at a time 
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    Recommendation: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty  

     

    Follow Kika on IG: @kikassadventures 

     

    Check out KWE’s #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities:

    https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/ 

    Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.  

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