Get Outside With Kids

Three ways to get outside in the rain with your kids (without being a messy muddy disaster)

If you really want to get outside everyday with your kids, you need to deal with all kinds of weather. And if you live in a rainy city (like Vancouver), a strong rainy day strategy will help you survive some of the bleakest months of the year without your kids bouncing off the walls. 
Tune in to hear: 
The tried and tested gear that we love to keep our kids dry, including rain suits, rain pants, and all the rain boots
Where to go when it’s really pouring, how to travel in the rain, and what to do once you get there
The lowest of low bar activities that can get you outside with very little actual effort 
Our messy, muddy parenting fails in the rain
Check out our gear list for our favourite items!
Gear we mentioned in this episode: Bogs Waterproof Boots, MEC Newt Suit for Infants, MEC Newt Suit for Children
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Raising beachcombing kids in a small town, with Pete Clarkson, marine debris artist and former Parks Canada Park Warden

Artist and former Parks Canada Park Warden Pete Clarkson has had enough adventures to fill an entire podcast series! In addition to making waves around the world with his colourful and inspiring marine debris artwork, Pete has worked in two of the most iconic National Parks in Canada and raised three kids with his wife in the beautiful town of Tofino.
Now that Pete’s kids are adults, he takes us through his family’s journey from the mountains to the ocean. 
Tune in to hear: 
About Pete’s amazing career, starting on horseback in the backcountry of Jasper, to the shorelines of Tofino, and around the world as an artist
How Pete and Jen approached kids’ organised activities in a small town with few facilities
One of the absolute wildest “when things went wrong” stories we’ve had on the podcast (seriously! It was even wilder than the bonkers story shared by Lauren Maclean in this episode)
So much wisdom, lots of great takeaways and a whole bundle of laughs
Check out Pete’s work on his website and on Instagram
Places mentioned in this episode: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Jasper National Park 
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A big day out: why your family needs an adventure day

We love mini adventures! But every now and again, we love to plan a BIG DAY OUT with our kids. 
How often? As often as you need! And what does a big day out involve? The only requirement is that you and your family or loved ones choose to spend the whole day together, outside. No scheduled activities, no devices, no distractions. 
Tune in to hear: 
Ideas for what you can do on your big day out
How to incorporate nature sketching into your adventure
How we use our 3 “S”s to keep the kids moving (plus a bonus 2 additional “S”s suggested by our listeners)
The snackegy (it’s a word) that works for adults and kids when you’re out and about all day
The surprise waiting for you at home after a big day out!
Books that we mentioned on this episode: The Hike, by Allison Farrell
Places mentioned in this episode: Widgeon Falls, canoeing on Pitt Lake, North Beach Trail, Golden Ears
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Risky play and how to learn about the outdoors, with Christina Tutsch from Wonder Outdoor School

Did you grow up spending time in the outdoors? If you didn’t, you’re not alone. As adults, it can be hard for us to pick up the skills we need so that we can go on amazing outdoor adventures.
Today we are talking to Christina Tutsch from the Wonder Outdoor School on the Sunshine Coast here in B.C. all about how adults can learn skills that will help them explore the outdoors (safely!). We also had a great conversation about risk and our kids, and Christina shared her advice from years of outdoor education.
Tune in to hear: 
How you can learn real, practical skills to spend more time outside 
How to introduce your kids to risky play
How to think about risk as a dial, rather than an on/off switch
Why Christina opened the Wonder Outdoor School (and how it’s filling a real gap in outdoor education)
Check out the Wonder Outdoor School on Instagram!
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Backcountry hiking with twins, with Tyson and Shannon from Restless Crusade

Our guests today have literally climbed massive peaks and go on some of the most amazing backcountry adventures with their kids here in British Columbia, Canada.
Tyson and Shannon, the couple behind @restlesscrusade, are parents to adorable 4-year-old twin girls, who join them on backcountry hiking trips in the mountains.
We asked them all about how they actually do this and had a great conversation about what we are modelling for our kids when we pursue our own goals.
Tune in to hear: 
The story of their first (incredibly ambitious!!) hike with their twins
How they motivate their kids to hike 
Crazy encounters their kids have had with bears (everyone is safe, everyone is OK!)
The logistics of carrying camping gear for the whole family while ALSO carrying kids who don’t want to hike
How they pursue their own goals and dreams after having kids
Check out Shannon and Tyson’s Instagram and website for more awesome inspiration! 
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How to garden with kids, with Bri Brunner, community garden activist from Moms2tables

If you’ve always wanted to try gardening with your kids, this is the episode for you! We are joined by the fantastic Bri Brunner, who is a mom, volunteer, and community garden activist, as well as the force behind the Moms2Tables account on Instagram. Bri’s journey into gardening started right after she received a serious diagnosis for her kid, and has brought so many benefits. 
Tune in to hear: 
How a recommendation from an occupational therapist changed Bri’s life
The developmental changes she’s seen in her kid since he started gardening with her
How gardening has been therapeutic for Bri herself, as she dealt with her son’s medical challenges
Why Bri choose to grow plants that are rare, bright and fun
How to start small, and avoid things that can be intimidating (like seeds! Raised beds!)
Why we need to accept loss as a normal part of gardening
Check out Bri’s Instagram and website for more awesome inspiration!
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Dressing your kid for success outside, with Jocey Newman, founder of First Peak baby and toddler clothing

We love a mompreneur! And Jocey Newman is such a great example. On this episode, we speak with Jocey, the founder of First Peak baby and toddler clothing, about how she started her clothing line to help families feel more confident outside. 
Tune in to hear: 
How a trip to Yosemite with her baby changed Jocey’s view about kids’ clothing forever.
Why Jocey and her husband packed up their toddler, their dog, and all the First Peak inventory and drove across the U.S. 
How to care for your kids’ clothing so it lasts longer.
How connecting with families across the U.S. brought Jocey much needed connection.
Why Jocey likes leaving a place with the messiest kid!
All First Peak clothes are made in the USA with a custom jersey knit fabric that’s odor-resistant, quick-drying, UPF-rated, and super soft. Use GETOUTSIDE10 at checkout for 10% off!  www.firstpeak.co 
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How to pitch the idea of a hike to your skeptical kid

Let’s be honest, kids are not always excited about hiking. If they’re anything like our kids, the allure of their favourite playground might be so strong that they outright refuse to go hiking. So today we’re applying some marketing tactics to the problem! Tune in to hear: 
The words we use to pique their interest, and the “h” word that we definitely DON’T use
The things we pop in our backpack to encourage their curiosity
How hiking with friends helps us
The trick our guest Tammie Bennet from @showupsociety shared when she was on the show (listen to her episode here)
How reading books about hiking and camping can help
Gear mentioned in this episode: Hape 5-in-1 Beach Set
Books mentioned in this episode: The Hike by Alison Farrell, Me and My Sit Spot by Lauren MacLean (hear her episode with us here)
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Our most epic fails: summer 2022 edition

Today we are laying it all out for you. Cue: the messiest, muddiest, silliest mistakes we made this summer!
We’ve seen it all in just 3 months: injuries, gear fails, accidents, sunburned bums, mud, illness, kid meltdowns, regret… we tell you about all of it so that you can either avoid these pitfalls, or just have a good laugh with us.
You don’t want to miss this episode, it’s easily our favourite episode so far! 
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How to go backcountry camping with a kid (including what not to do!)

This week we are sharing what we learned from our kids’ very first overnight backpacking trips! Our eldest kids were 4 and 5 and a half when they did their first overnight camping trips, and we definitely learned a lot!! Tune in to hear:
How to pick a trail
How to prepare your kid
What gear to pack
Our snackegy (you know we’re making it a word) and the food we recommend
The things we regretted!
Gear we mentioned in this episode: MSR Hubba Bubba tent, Deuter Junior Daypack, MEC Centasaurus Kids’ sleeping bag, Thermarest NeoAir
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