47. Child-Led Hikes with Irene, Jenn, and Kelly from Puddle Parenting

<p class="p1">This episode is exciting because not only do I have three guests joining me, but the topic is something I am very passionate about, which is outdoor play. I have had a lot of guests join me lately who have discussed the negative impacts of technology on our children, and so I’m happy to have guests that share the positive impact that nature has on children. After all, even as adults we go outside for walks for our mental health so it’s our job to make that a priority for our children as well. Irene, Jenn, and Kelly are on a mission to get outside with their children and share all about how everyone can benefit from the outdoors in their nonjudgmental <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/puddleparenting/?hl=en"><span class= "s1">Puddle Parenting</span></a> community.</p> <p class="p1">In this episode we discuss:</p> <ul> <li class="p1"> <p class="p1">The impact of technology in schools after Covid</p> </li> <li class="p1"> <p class="p1">What research suggests for outside time with children</p> </li> <li class="p1"> <p class="p1">How to navigate child-led hiking and the many benefits</p> </li> <li class="p1"> <p class="p1">Ways to prepare yourself and your children for child-led hikes</p> </li> </ul> <p class="p1">Resources:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Children-Nature-Deficit/dp/156512605X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Last+Child+in+the+Woods+by+Richard+Louv&qid=1637528076&sr=8-1"> <span class="s2">Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv</span></a></span><span class="s3"><br /></span></li> <li class="li2"><span class="s1"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUfz7iHp99s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link"> <span class="s2">Self-regulation skills</span></a></span><span class="s3"><br /></span></li> <li style="list-style: none; display: inline;"> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Faber Taylor, A., Butts-Wilmsmeyer, C., (2020). Self-regulation gains in kindergarten related to frequency of green schoolyard use. Journal of Environmental Psycholo