Have you ever felt like your kids are too bored… or maybe like you’re the only one swimming upstream when it comes to slowing down family life? This episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. I’m joined by Ginny Yurich, homeschooling mom of five and founder of the Thousand Hours Outside movement and she brings the most encouraging reminder that less structure can sometimes lead to more growth.

We talk about parenting with confidence in a culture that loves hustle, the value of being outside, and why you don’t have to do it all to be doing it right.

Here are four big takeaways from our conversation:

• Why boredom is not a problem to fix but a gift to embrace
• How outdoor time can actually help with emotional regulation, creativity, and confidence
• What it looks like to parent boldly without apologizing for your convictions
• A beautiful reminder that just showing up is a win in homeschooling (and in parenting in general!)

Ginny is a homeschooling mom of five and the founder of Thousand Hours Outside, a global movement encouraging families to spend more intentional time outdoors. She is also the author of Homeschooling, You’re Doing It Right Just By Doing It and The Power of Outdoor Living for Your Child’s Development. Through her writing, speaking, and advocacy, Ginny champions slower, simpler, joy-filled childhoods rooted in nature and connection.

This episode will leave you feeling lighter, freer, and more grounded. I hope it blesses you like it did me.

(00:00) Introduction to Christian Parenting Podcast

(00:57) Meet Ginny Yurich: A Homeschooling Mom's Journey

(03:50) The Benefits of Homeschooling and Outdoor Living

(07:55) Navigating Parenting Pressures and School Choices

(10:42) The Importance of Boredom in Child Development

(18:28) Fostering Independence and Creativity in Kids

(27:06) Final Thoughts on Parenting and Homeschooling

 

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Resources Mentioned

1000 Hours Outside

1000 Hours Outside Podcast

A Great Cloud of Witnesses Prayer Journal

Christian Parenting Resources

School Simplified

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