Author and 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich joins us to share encouragement from her upcoming book, Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just By Doing It. We explore how real learning happens through everyday life—beyond checklists and pressure.

Whether you're homeschooling, curious about it, or simply want to bring more intention into your child’s education, this episode offers practical insight, a fresh perspective on success, and plenty of permission to slow down and trust your gut.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Previous Episode: Creating a Worldwide Movement Simply By Stepping Outside | Ginny Yurich (EP01)
• Book: Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head by Carla Hannaford
• Book: Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Dr. Peter Grey
• Book: What Time is Noon?: Hilarious Texts, Ridiculous Feedback, and Not-So-Subtle Advice from Teenagers by Chip Leighton
• Book: The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahill Bloom
• Apologia Books
• Degree Free
• MathUSee
• SpellingUSee
• Mystery of History
• I.E.W. (Writing)
• Connect with Ginny:
• Website
• Instagram
• Book: Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just By Doing It
• Book: Until the Streetlights Come On

About Ginny|

Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mom of five and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement encouraging families to swap screen time for nature time. A leading advocate for outdoor play, she inspires parents to connect with their kids in nature. Ginny is also an author, illustrator, and speaker with degrees in math and education. Her books promote a nature-rich childhood, with her latest title, Until the Streetlights Come On, releasing in November 2023.

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