Get Outside With Kids

Hot weather and kids aren’t the greatest combo! Today we are sharing all the tips and tricks we use to keep our little ones cool (and to stay sane ourselves!). Tune in to hear:

• How to plan your day to avoid burning your kids’ bum on a hot slide

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We love hiking around Vancouver with our kiddos! Today we’re sharing our favourite hikes in the region, along with all the tips and tricks that we’ve picked up along the way. Tune in to hear all the details about our favourite hikes, including:

• Sasamat Lake, Admiralty Point and Jug Island (Belcarra Regional Park)

Gear we mentioned in this episode: Ergobaby 360, Deuter Kid Comfort 3

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Diversity and inclusion have become hot topics in so many fields. But how do these topics actually apply to the outdoor world? 

Today, we dive into this huge topic with Rike Moon, a passionate advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion. Rike works for a park agency here in B.C. and identifies as LGBTQ2S+ (and she’s also a mama in the making!) 

Tune in to hear: 

• Why it’s important to create welcoming spaces in parks and why everyone should be able to feel comfortable in the outdoors

This is such an important conversation and we were so thrilled to bring Rike’s knowledge and expertise onto the show!

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Camping with kids under the age of 6 can be amazing, and, well, intense. Today we are sharing our hacks to make the most of your camping adventure by: 

• bringing the right toys (think open ended toys like buckets, spades, bubbles, and even bikes if you have the space), 

Gear we mentioned in this episode: Little Kids Fubbles No Spill Big Bucket, Hape 5-in-1 Beach set

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Sometimes you have to drive to get to cool outdoor locations. And unfortunately, kids and car trips are not always a great match. Today we share our tips for smoother and more enjoyable car trips with kids. Listen in to hear: 

• What our kids love to listen to in the car

And when in doubt, plan more stops!

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Our guest today is no stranger to outdoor exploration and creating awesome communities of amazing women and moms. Jessica Sproat is an outdoor enthusiast, traveller, and explorer.  She believes in the power of the outdoors, and is an advocate for access to nature for all.  She is the founder of a new app, TrailCollectiv, that seeks to break down barriers to accessing nature and the outdoors for people of all ages and abilities.  

Listen in to this episode to hear:

• How you can connect to other moms and women through communities that Jess has built

Jessica Sproat on Instagram

TrailCollectiv on Instagram

Www.TrailCollectiv.com 

Www.jessexploring.com

Jessica Sproat on TikTok

Women who explore Vancouver Facebook group

Born to be adventurous mamas Vancouver Facebook group

Places mentioned in this episode: Quarry Rock, Dog Mountain

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Potty training is a major milestone when you have kids. And it’s easy to think you have to be confined to the house for days, maybe even weeks, until your kid reaches a certain level of accuracy. But today we’re sharing our tips (as well as the gear) that have helped us get outside even while potty training our kids.We talk about: 

• the logistics of potty training girls and boys outside,

Potty training methods mentioned in this episode: Oh Crap Potty Training Book, The Tiny Potty Training Book, @biglittlefeelings Potty Training Course

Gear mentioned in this episode: Potette Plus 2-in-1 Potty, IKEA Lilla Children’s Potty, PeaPod Mat 

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Summer camps can be a great way for kids to get outside and learn about their surroundings. Today we are joined by Hailey Renaud, general manager at Sea Smart. Throughout her career, Hailey has worked with more than 20,000 kids in camps at Sea Smart, Vancouver Aquarium, and in Ontario, and she has empowered all of these kids to take action for the ocean and the environment. Tune in to hear:

• How to encourage your kids to learn (especially when you don’t know anything about the topic yourself!)

Find out more about SeaSmart and follow them on Instagram

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Weekends with kids can be packed full of activities and sometimes it’s hard to find the time for adventures.

In this episode, we talk about our favourite way to pack in extra adventure every week. Tune in to hear how to :

• remove the emotional labour and stress of planning outdoor activities with kids,

Places mentioned in this episode: Buntzen Lake, Sasamat Lake at təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park

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Finding a comfortable way to transport your child can be your ticket to freedom as a parent. Today we talk about all the types of baby and child carriers we have tried, from when our babies were newborns all the way up to 4.5 years old.

We talk about the features to look out for, like storage, sun protection, back support, buckle system, and many more, and share which models were our absolute favourites!

Gear that was mentioned in this episode: Beluga Wrap, Baby K’Tan, Ergobaby Classic, Tula Explore, Ergobaby 360, Deuter Kid Comfort, MEC Kid Carrier, Phil and Ted’s Escape Carrier, Osprey Poco Carrier

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