Get Outside With Kids

How to survive a heatwave with kids

Hot weather and kids aren’t the greatest combo! Today we are sharing all the tips and tricks we use to keep our little ones cool (and to stay sane ourselves!). Tune in to hear:
How to plan your day to avoid burning your kids’ bum on a hot slide
Our favourite water activities
Our favourite icy activities and tricks!
How to stay cool yourself!
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Our top 10 family friendly hikes around Vancouver

We love hiking around Vancouver with our kiddos! Today we’re sharing our favourite hikes in the region, along with all the tips and tricks that we’ve picked up along the way. Tune in to hear all the details about our favourite hikes, including:
Sasamat Lake, Admiralty Point and Jug Island (Belcarra Regional Park)
Lynn Loop (Lynn Canyon Park)
High and Low Knoll (Minnekhada Regional Park)
Lower Falls and North Beach Trail (Golden Ears Provincial Park)
“Uno Vista” (the first view point of Diez Vistas at Buntzen Lake)
Gear we mentioned in this episode: Ergobaby 360, Deuter Kid Comfort 3
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Diversity and inclusion in the outdoors

Diversity and inclusion have become hot topics in so many fields. But how do these topics actually apply to the outdoor world? 
Today, we dive into this huge topic with Rike Moon, a passionate advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion. Rike works for a park agency here in B.C. and identifies as LGBTQ2S+ (and she’s also a mama in the making!) 
Tune in to hear: 
Why it’s important to create welcoming spaces in parks and why everyone should be able to feel comfortable in the outdoors
What’s happening in parks to remove barriers so that everyone can enjoy them, and what needs to happen in the future
How you and your family can contribute to creating more inclusive outdoor spaces 
This is such an important conversation and we were so thrilled to bring Rike’s knowledge and expertise onto the show!
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Our hacks for camping with preschoolers

Camping with kids under the age of 6 can be amazing, and, well, intense. Today we are sharing our hacks to make the most of your camping adventure by: 
bringing the right toys (think open ended toys like buckets, spades, bubbles, and even bikes if you have the space), 
choosing the best location in the campsite, 
researching hikes and walks in the area before you leave home, and 
encouraging little activities to engage your kids when you need to prepare a meal.
Gear we mentioned in this episode: Little Kids Fubbles No Spill Big Bucket, Hape 5-in-1 Beach set
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5 tips for more enjoyable car trips with kids

Sometimes you have to drive to get to cool outdoor locations. And unfortunately, kids and car trips are not always a great match. Today we share our tips for smoother and more enjoyable car trips with kids. Listen in to hear: 
What our kids love to listen to in the car
The games we’ve invented to occupy our kids
Our snack strategy (snackegy?!) to prevent those “but i’m huuuuuuungry” moments
How to prevent kids from feeling carsick
And when in doubt, plan more stops!
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The power of community, with Jessica Sproat, outdoor enthusiast, explorer, and founder of TrailCollectiv

Our guest today is no stranger to outdoor exploration and creating awesome communities of amazing women and moms. Jessica Sproat is an outdoor enthusiast, traveller, and explorer.  She believes in the power of the outdoors, and is an advocate for access to nature for all.  She is the founder of a new app, TrailCollectiv, that seeks to break down barriers to accessing nature and the outdoors for people of all ages and abilities.  
Listen in to this episode to hear:
How you can connect to other moms and women through communities that Jess has built
What makes TrailCollectiv different than any other trail app you’ve used
What motivates Jess to get outside with her little one
And, as always, a lot of messy muddy mistakes!
Jessica Sproat on Instagram
TrailCollectiv on Instagram
Www.TrailCollectiv.com 
Www.jessexploring.com
Jessica Sproat on TikTok
Women who explore Vancouver Facebook group
Born to be adventurous mamas Vancouver Facebook group
 
Places mentioned in this episode: Quarry Rock, Dog Mountain
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Potty training and getting outside: how to stay sane during this process

Potty training is a major milestone when you have kids. And it’s easy to think you have to be confined to the house for days, maybe even weeks, until your kid reaches a certain level of accuracy. But today we’re sharing our tips (as well as the gear) that have helped us get outside even while potty training our kids.We talk about: 
the logistics of potty training girls and boys outside,
the gear that has helped us feel more confident while potty training, and
the potty training mindset that we use to stress less!
Potty training methods mentioned in this episode: Oh Crap Potty Training Book, The Tiny Potty Training Book, @biglittlefeelings Potty Training Course
Gear mentioned in this episode: Potette Plus 2-in-1 Potty, IKEA Lilla Children’s Potty, PeaPod Mat 
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Exploring the outdoors with 20,000 kids, with Hailey Renaud, kids camp professional and general manager at Sea Smart

Summer camps can be a great way for kids to get outside and learn about their surroundings. Today we are joined by Hailey Renaud, general manager at Sea Smart. Throughout her career, Hailey has worked with more than 20,000 kids in camps at Sea Smart, Vancouver Aquarium, and in Ontario, and she has empowered all of these kids to take action for the ocean and the environment. Tune in to hear:
How to encourage your kids to learn (especially when you don’t know anything about the topic yourself!)
Why Hailey chose to work in environmental education
How camp can have amazing benefits for kids of all ages
How challenging situations with kids can often be fixed with a shift in attitude, a nap and a granola bar
Find out more about SeaSmart and follow them on Instagram
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Live for the weekdays: our hack for avoiding weekend crowds

Weekends with kids can be packed full of activities and sometimes it’s hard to find the time for adventures.
In this episode, we talk about our favourite way to pack in extra adventure every week. Tune in to hear how to :
remove the emotional labour and stress of planning outdoor activities with kids,
find some social connection in the middle of the week,
avoid weekend crowds at the busiest lakes and parks, and 
feel less like you’re in the rat race, and more like you’re in charge of your own adventures!
Places mentioned in this episode: Buntzen Lake, Sasamat Lake at təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park
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How to choose a baby carrier (including backpacks!)

Finding a comfortable way to transport your child can be your ticket to freedom as a parent. Today we talk about all the types of baby and child carriers we have tried, from when our babies were newborns all the way up to 4.5 years old.
We talk about the features to look out for, like storage, sun protection, back support, buckle system, and many more, and share which models were our absolute favourites!
Gear that was mentioned in this episode: Beluga Wrap, Baby K’Tan, Ergobaby Classic, Tula Explore, Ergobaby 360, Deuter Kid Comfort, MEC Kid Carrier, Phil and Ted’s Escape Carrier, Osprey Poco Carrier
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