Kids Who Explore

In this special episode, Adrianna sits down with her five-year-old son, Turner, to chat about their favourite family hiking adventures in the Canadian Rockies. From packing tips for kids and lightweight trail toys to the importance of safety gear like bear spray, Turner shares what makes hiking fun and what challenges come with exploring nature as a child.

Together, Adrianna and Turner highlight the joy of raising kids outdoors, the value of Leave No Trace principles, and how early experiences in nature can inspire children to become lifelong explorers and advocates for the environment. This heartwarming conversation is a reminder that exploring the outdoors as a family is not only possible but deeply rewarding.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to prepare for hikes with kids, from gear to lightweight toys

Why summer hiking is a favourite for families

The role of safety gear and awareness in the Canadian Rockies

Tips for teaching children about Leave No Trace and wildlife safety

How outdoor adventures can spark a lifelong love of nature in kids

Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just beginning your family adventure journey, this episode offers inspiration, practical tips, and a child’s perspective on why the trail is the best place to be.

In this episode, Adrianna shares her journey of outdoor parenting with a newborn, blending honest reflections on postpartum recovery with practical advice for hiking with your baby. From the early days of babywearing on the trail to finding healing in fresh air and movement, Adrianna shows how nature can become a vital part of both motherhood and recovery.

She also opens up about the realities of postpartum anxieties, the pressure of comparison, and why it’s okay to start small when getting outdoors again. With a focus on community, connection, and the mental health benefits of spending time outside, this conversation will inspire you to create your own version of family adventures in nature, no matter what stage of motherhood you’re in.

✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:

How to prepare for outdoor adventures and hiking with a newborn

Practical tips for safe and supportive babywearing on the trail

Why nature is powerful for postpartum healing and mental health

Ways to balance motherhood with outdoor exploration

How community and connection enhance the outdoor parenting journey

💡 Ready to take the next step?

Join Adrianna’s Hiking Mom Circle: a 10-week program designed to support moms in postpartum recovery, outdoor confidence, and building community. Learn more here

Looking for local families to adventure with? Find and join your local group on the Kids Who Explore site 

If you’re a new mom (or soon-to-be mom) hoping to explore nature with confidence, this episode offers encouragement, realistic parenting tips, and inspiration to help you build lasting family adventures outdoors.

Adrianna shares practical tips for hiking with a newborn, including essential gear, safety in bear country, and how to adapt the ten essentials for life with a baby. She highlights the importance of layering, carrying extra food and water, and using a soft shell carrier for comfort. With a focus on preparation, flexibility, and grace, Adrianna encourages parents to embrace the journey and enjoy the bonding experience that comes with getting outdoors together.

What You’ll Learn:

The ten essentials for hiking with a newborn

Key safety protocols and wildlife awareness

Packing tips including food, water, layering, and first aid

Why flexibility and patience make adventures more enjoyable

Hiking with a newborn? Grab our newborn packing list

Connect with Kids Who Explore:

Instagram: @kidswhoexplore

The Kids Who Explore Podcast is back, and there is so much to share. From exciting community growth to personal stories about motherhood, mental health, and outdoor adventures, Adrianna’s updates will inspire you to get outside and explore.

The Kids Who Explore Podcast is back. In this episode, Adrianna returns to share updates on her journey as part of the Kids Who Explore team and as a mom navigating motherhood and mental health.

She talks about the exciting growth of the community, from more events to new collaborations that bring families together outdoors. Adrianna also highlights the many benefits of membership, including valuable discounts, resources, and a supportive network for adventurous families.

With openness and warmth, she reflects on the challenges of running a subscription-based model while balancing entrepreneurship and parenting. She shares how the outdoors has been a powerful source of healing and why mental health is just as important as physical health.

You will also hear about her plans to offer more tips for outdoor adventures with kids, as well as upcoming episodes featuring inspiring moms and expert guests. Adrianna ends the conversation with gratitude for the community that continues to support and inspire her.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How the Kids Who Explore community is expanding and evolving

The perks of membership and how they help families get outside more

The realities of balancing motherhood, mental health, and business

Why outdoor activities can be healing for parents and children alike

What is ahead for the podcast and community

Follow us on social media: @kidswhoexplore

Host: @adriannaadventures

Travelling with kids doesn’t have to require packing the whole house. Jocey Newman and her spouse took off on a year-long adventure with their kid and only carry-on. Let’s learn how! 

Jocey Newman is a mom, adventure traveller, and the founder of First Peak, a line of sustainable adventure wear for babies and toddlers. All her clothes are made in the USA using eco-friendly fabrics that are designed to stand up to mess, moisture, and exploration. She’s currently living on the road with her husband and 2-year-old, testing out First Peak clothes every day.  

Reasons to Pack Carry-On Only: 

• No lost luggage 

What to Pack: 

• Camping packs as carry-on (using packing cubes) 

What to Buy On Travel: 

• Snacks 

What to Borrow: 

• Big items 

Tips for Travel: 

• Don’t overpack for the “what if’s” or plan for every possible scenario 

First Peak [Sustainable Kids’ Clothing]: 

Inspiration for this business came from her son spilling milk on himself while hiking/travelling. She was inspired to create something sustainable, that’s quick to dry, uses safe fabrics, and lasts! 

Check it out: 

www.firstpeak.co 

IG: @firstpeakbaby  

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

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

Today’s Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore

Have you ever wondered if becoming a parent will change your adventures? Have you ever wondering what travelling the world would look like with kids? Meghan J. Ward wondered too, and she made it happen. She tells us all about it in her books, and today on the podcast! 

Meghan J. Ward is a writer, editor, digital content specialist and all-around storyteller based in Banff, Canada (Treaty 7 territory), and mama of two. An avid outdoor adventurer with a voracious appetite to understand her surroundings, she has established herself as a mountain historian and an authoritative voice in the Rockies outdoor and travel scene. She has authored four Canadian Rockies photo/travel books, which she collaborated on with her husband, Paul Zizka, a celebrated landscape photographer/ She is also the author of a children’s book, The Wonders That I Find, and a travelogue/memoir, Lights to Guide Me Home. 

Parenting during travel amplifies parenting. And in response to the “they won’t remember this” comments, babies remember in their bodies, in their cells, even if they cannot access the stories. 

Book Recommendation: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman 

Follow Meghan J. Ward: 

Website: https://www.meghanjoyward.com 

Books: https://www.meghanjoyward.com/books-1 

IG: @meghanjward 

Husband IG: @paulzizkaphoto  

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

Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore

After 118 episodes and more kids, we’ve decided to make a slight change for a little bit - expect new podcast episodes monthly. See you again on June 6th!!

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

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

Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore

Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music

Do you have picture-perfect images of what it could look like to garden with your kids? It doesn’t need to be fancy. Elissa likes to tell people it can be as easy as you want it to be, and your own trail and error will take you far! 

Elissa is wife to Tobin. She is a wetland biologist, and mama to two boys, aged 5.5 years and 3 months. Before having kids, she worked as a wildlife biologist specializing in birds, and then an environmental educator. She grew up competitively horseback riding and now works part-time as a riding instructor and farm/nature teacher for children. Elissa and her family live on a small suburban farm with chickens, horses, a large garden, berry patch, and fruit orchard. They love to travel, mountain bike, ski, rock climb, hike, bikepack, and camp as a family.  

Benefits of Gardening with Kids: 

• Easy way for kids to learn how to fail 

Types of Gardens: 

• Container gardens 

Some Good Foods to Start With: 

• Snap peas 

Fun Kid-Friendly Tips: 

• Tomatoes go out after Mother’s Day  

Other Gardening Tips: 

• Planting native plants to your region requires less water and less artificial fertilizer 

Book Recommendation: Nature Play at Home

Follow Elissa on IG: @seattlestorys 

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

Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore

Tighten Your Tinkler meets Kids Who Explore, because we all want to support postpartum women, so they can get back to doing all the things they love to do outside.  

Christina Walsh is a physical therapist and co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler. She’s a New Orleans mama of two who lived with pelvic floor issues herself. She supports postpartum women holistically through prolapse, diastasis recti, and more. The program helps women solve pelvic floor issues without kegels or internal vaginal devices.  

Tighten Your Tinkler: 

• Functional training from a need they experienced themselves 

When You Resume Activity Postpartum: 

• Make sure you’re cleared by your providers 

Why Kegels Aren’t Always the Answer: 

• You’re only getting stronger in ONE position 

Uneven terrain adds extra weight. When you ask more from your body, be gentle. You don’t have to live with discomfort, AND also, go slow! 

So much of pelvic floor function is linked to the nervous system. Fight or Flight response links to bladder – so, take yourself out of that stressed state.  

Immediately Postpartum: 

• Listen to body 

It’s never too late. Menopause can cause a shift of hormones as well, but they’ve seen success after people living with incontinence for over 28 years.  

Links: 

Decompression Position (to relax back, hips, and pelvic floor):  https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief 

5-minute Root Cause Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36 

Book Suggestion: 

Hunt Gather Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff 

https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-42-why-to-avoid-kid-centered-activities-with-michaeleen-doucleff/ 

Follow Tighten Your Tinkler: 

Website: www.tightenyourtinkler.com 

IG: @tighten.your.tinkler 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinkler 

Discount Code LAUREN gets you $50 off 

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

Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore

We’ve done all the other season’s bucket lists, so we needed a Spring edition, because Spring is in the air!! 

Depends what climate you’re in…when/if the snow is melted, but…here’s some ideas: 

• Go on a bike or scooter ride…or ski 

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

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

Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore

Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music