Get Outside With Kids

It only gets better from here, with special guests Sue and Peter Le Souef

To celebrate episode 100, we are thrilled to have Kate’s parents Sue and Peter Le Souef back on the podcast! We are talking about what the future holds, and how we can continue to get outside with our kids as they get older.
And from everything we heard, there’s so much to look forward to. 
We have loved bringing our podcast to you for the last 100 episodes! We will be hitting pause on the podcast for a while, but we are so grateful to all our guests and all our listeners. Thank you for being here!
My parents’ first episode on the podcast:
Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, from the Aussie outback to the Canadian prairies to the Kenyan savannah, with Sue and Peter Le Souef 
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A huge announcement about our podcast

Tonight we share a major announcement that we’ve been pondering for a little while about the future of our podcast.
We reflect on all that we’ve learned in the last 99 episodes, and look back on amazing messages that we have received from our listeners that make us feel all teary and emotional. We also share what the future holds for us, our lives, and our podcast. 
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Celebrating our favourite guests, stories, and fails!

As we approach our 100th episode, we reflect on the top 10 episodes (OK it’s actually 11, but who’s counting) from our show. We share the guests that we think about the most, and the stories that have really stuck with us. So many laughs, so many stories, so many fails!
Episodes we mentioned in this episode: 
Ep: 75: Trekking to Everest base camp with 4 year old twins, with Tyson and Shannon from Restless Crusade
Ep 53: How our obsession with kids’ sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game 
Ep 45: Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid’s development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist
Ep 64: How to achieve a huge hiking goal with kids and prioritize your family’s time together, with Stu and Dev from Next Family Adventures 
Ep 46: Getting outside in an inaccessible world, with Laura Van Doormaal, conservation professional and disability advocate
Ep 69: The episode that made us laugh and cry, with special guest Jennifer Kolbuc 
Ep 70: From down under to a mountain top: moving to Canada and starting this podcast, with special guest Kate Le Souef 
Ep 96: Why we disagree with this popular parenting expert 
Ep 22: Live for the weekdays - our hack for avoiding weekend crowds
Ep 41: Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, with Sue and Peter Le Souef
Ep 42: Our most epic fails: fall 2022 edition
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Why we disagree with this popular parenting expert

Could this be our most controversial episode yet?! Perhaps!
We recently saw a post by a very popular parenting expert about indoor vs. outdoor play that caused such a strong reaction from us both, we knew we wanted to talk about the topic here on the podcast.
We love @busytoddler, and her tips for entertaining little kids were such a lifeline for us during early COVID days (rice bin anyone?). But a recent post that Susie shared about indoor vs. outdoor play really got us thinking about and reflecting on outdoor play and the role it plays in our lives. This week we share our thoughts!
Other episodes we mentioned in this episode: 
Ep 7: Remove the walls, with Jane Pilskalnietis, outdoor play specialist
Ep 45: Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid’s development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist
Ep 52: Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada’s national nature prescription program 
Ep 66: Outdoor play (with the correct shoes) is crucial for your kid’s growing body, with Maegan Mak, paediatric physiotherapist at Playworks Physio 
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Raising outdoor kids, with our favourite storyteller Pete Clarkson, former Park Warden and marine debris artist

He’s baaack! Fan favourite Pete Clarkson is back on the podcast to tell us even more stories about raising outdoor kids around mountains, beaches, grizzlies, waves, guns, helicopters, and wildlife!
You’ll love Pete’s energy and his perspective on parenting, and his stories will have you laughing along with us.
Tune in to hear:
How to beachcomb with your kid and encourage their creative side
Pete’s approach to risk (and we're talking real risks like grizzlies, guns, and helicopters) in the outdoors with kids
The hilarious escapades that Pete’s family got up to living in the mountains in Jasper
Pete’s legacy to water safety in the Tofino area (CoastSmart website)
Don't miss Pete's first episode with us! 
Ep 39  “Raising beachcombing kids in a small town, with Pete Clarkson, marine debris artist and former Parks Canada Park Warden”
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How to get outside in cold and flu season

Here in the northern hemisphere, cold and flu season is in full swing. The combination of cranky, tired, sick kids and cranky, tired parents (who might also be sick!) who have all spent too much time indoors can be nasty. 
Today we share our best ideas for getting outside when your kids are sick, when a family member is sick, or when you yourself are sick. Because we all know a little bit of fresh air will probably do us all a world of good!
Tune in to hear:
The lowest energy options to get outside when your kid is sick
How to adapt your outdoor activities depending on how sick your kid is
What to do when you are sick yourself but you’re in charge of caring for the kids, and you all desperately need a change of scenery
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How to make (and keep) mom friends, with our special guests Katherine and Aimee

Being a parent is hard enough, but when you feel lonely and unsupported, it’s about a million times harder. 
This week, we have invited two of our amazing mom friends, Katherine and Aimee, onto the podcast to talk about all the ways that good friends can help you in your parenting journey.
Tune in to hear:
How we have met moms who we actually want to hang out with when the kids AREN’T around
Why some mom friendships don’t last (and why that’s OK)
How we attempt to balance personal time, time with our partners, and social time
The super easy, low effort way you can begin a friendship with someone new
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Five spooky ways to get outside in the fall

When the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker, and there’s a definite eeriness to the evenings, it can only mean one thing… Halloween is nearly upon us! This is a time of year when it’s tempting to snuggle down inside. But you know that your kids need the fresh air just as much as ever. 
Never fear, we have you covered. This week we are sharing five spooky ways to embrace the season, from putting those costumes to good use, to preparing for the big night of trick or treating, and some imaginative ways to deal with way too much candy in your house! 
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When you can’t get outside with kids

Atmospheric river, heat wave, ice storm, air quality warnings… depending on where you live, there are lots of reasons why you might not actually be ABLE to get outside with your kid on a particular day. 
So what do you do? Let the kids run riot and trash your house?   
We have a better solution! Today we are sharing all our best tips for keeping everyone happy and sane inside, including:
how to stop squabbling between siblings,
how to maintain structure when everyone is cooped up inside, and
how to plan outings where you don’t even have to get out of the car!
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Hiking to magical castles and jelly bean mountains in Ireland, with Gina from Our Little Hiker

If you need a little extra motivation to take your kids hiking, you’re going to love this week’s guest! Gina from Our Little Hiker has been hiking all over Ireland with her three kids for years. She shares practical (and magical!) tips to keep your kids moving and get them to their next peak, castle, or lookout. 
Tune in to hear: 
Why your kids might love hiking in costume [05:56]
How to make hiking easier with three kids under 6 [07:44]
What “Jelly Bean Mountain” is (and why you need this ASAP) [20:32]
Gina’s lovely message for parents [23:53]
Follow Gina at https://www.ourlittlehiker.com/ and on Instagram @ourlittlehiker
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