Get Outside With Kids

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  If this podcast means something to you, would you let us know? Find us over on Instagram and tell us what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids

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.  If this podcast means something to you, would you let us know? Find us over on Instagram and tell us what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids

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 Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

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  Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

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” Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

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 Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

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 Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

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!  Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

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! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside! 

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 Connect with us over on Instagram and follow us for tips: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

We are back with our epic fails from the summer! And wow, there are some big fails this season, including our most serious one yet.  Every season, we share all our mistakes from the last few months so that you feel less alone. If you've also experienced meltdowns, forgotten gear, and terrible weather when getting outside with your kids, you're not doing it wrong, that's just how it goes sometimes! Tune in to this episode to hear about a seriously unexpected incident on a trail, camping trips cut short, disastrous cartwheels, and a chaotic summer of camps. Let us know about your epic fails over on Instagram and follow us for tips: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Does your kid ask questions you can't answer? We all want to raise inquisitive, observant, respectful kiddos but unless you have an actual teaching background, it can be really challenging!  Enter the amazing Jade Berrill from the Outdoor Learning Store, who has all the prompts, questions, and activities to help you help your kids. Beginning with the simple “I notice, I wonder, it reminds me”, Jade talks to us about how to inspire a love of nature in our kids by helping them learn outside. Tune in to hear:  How to learn about Indigenous history and connections to land when you're not from Canada [09:00] The gear you actually need to get outside with kids [16:28] How to talk about tough environmental topics like climate change with kids [22:31] Jade's beautiful message to parents [31:11] Follow The Outdoor Learning Store on their website and their podcast Earthy Chats. Also check out Earth Rangers 'Anxious for Action' Parent Resource  Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Can you imagine moving your family, including two kids and a dog, into a converted school bus? That's just what Nicole and Bo did, and the results have been life changing! Together, they have minimized their lives to roam the U.S. in their bus and as a result, they spend tons more time outside together. Tune in to hear:  Why (and how) they decided to convert an old school bus into a home [01:32] Their advice to those who want to downsize [16:49] The biggest challenges of living in a small space [23:46] How the move has changed almost every aspect of their lives [19:40] Follow Nicole and Bo on Instagram and on their website. Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 10, “Live tiny, adventure big, with Kaili Sutton, tiny home owner and entrepreneur” Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

How do you find trail information for hikes and walks? There are so many online sources these days, it can be overwhelming to find reliable information that won't leave you stranded in the middle of a forest! This week, we are joined by the delightful Sarah Lamagna who is talking to us about the value of a real hiking guide that has been hiked, researched, and written by a real person, ideally with a good dose of sass.  Tune in to hear:  Why hiking books are still one of the best sources of trail information [08:48] Why we need to stop calling moms superheroes [14:49] Epic fails galore from all of Sarah's outdoor adventures [21:19] The amazing book that Sarah is writing next [28:05] Find Sarah on Instagram, check out Sarah's website sarahlamagna.com and read Why you should stop calling moms superheroes Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 16, “Hiking with kids with Stephen Hui, author of 105 Hikes and Best Hikes and Nature Walks with Kids” Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Has a total stranger offered you total unsolicited parenting advice? Maybe it happened at a really low moment for you and made you feel terrible! This week we're sharing the most terrible advice we've ever received, as well as the best. Best of all, our favourite piece of advice can be applied to pretty much any parenting situation. This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We'll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Does the end of summer make you feel like you're in struggle town? You're not alone! Today we are talking about all the things that can compound to make summer with kids feel long and irregular and a little bit hard! This episode is the pep talk you need to make it through to some cooler weather and a more regular routine. Because we know you're going to make it. This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We'll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Have you ever regretted going on an adventure with kids? It has happened to Kate and today we're telling you all about it! Spoiler alert: never go straight from the Emergency Department to a camping trip… This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We'll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Now that you have kids, if you could go back in time, what would you say to yourself to calm the nerves and reassure yourself? What has surprised you about parenting? What has been harder than you expected? What are you proud of? In this week's mini episode, we are casting our minds back to before our first kids were born and we are sending a message back in time to those pre-kid selves.  This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We'll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Only got a few minutes? Great! In this short and punchy episode we're sharing what we've learned from our five favourite guests on the podcast this year. Their wisdom and adventures have inspired us to try new and awesome things, and we know you'll feel the same! This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We'll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Only got a few minutes? Great! In this short and punchy episode we're giving you 5 tips to get outside with your kids when you don't want to! These ideas will help you build some momentum to just get out the door and hopefully get the balls rolling on a bigger adventure. This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series. We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We'll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Sometimes it feels like we should be doing bigger, longer, more epic adventures with our kids. But what if two nights of camping a few times a year was actually the perfect amount for your family?  Freshly back from a camping weekend, on this episode we share our insights into how to make the most of your weekend trip to fit your work schedule, lower the stress, reduce the amount of laundry, and get some sleep! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Do your weekends feel like a chaotic stress fest? Do you feel like you're trying to cram in fun activities, social time, chores, and family time, and maybe not doing very well at any of it?  Never fear! Because today we share our secret to removing the stress from weekends by focusing on bite-sized weekday adventures. A little mindset shift, a bit of prior planning, and voila, your weeks will feel transformed! Tune in to hear: How to plan activities around your work schedule Why we put so much value on time spent outside without kids on weeknights How we can build resilience and flexibility in ourselves AND in our kids Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Is your kid starting kindergarten this year? Or maybe your kid has been in school a few years but you still don't really understand what goes on at that place? Either way, if you've ever wondered what actually happens at school, you're not alone. Today, we are talking to our favourite teacher Lauren MacLean and asking all the questions we WISH we had known to ask a year ago when our own kids started kindergarten.  Tune into hear: What a day at school actually involves What kindergarten kids have to be able to do alone (here's a link to a helpful article! How to teach your child to wipe - Busy Toddler) Questions you can ask your kid to get them to talk about their day How one afternoon a year at your kid's school can help you and your kid How to support your kid's teacher to spend more time teaching outside  Other episodes we mentioned:  Episode 20: Taking kids' education outside, with Lauren MacLean, teacher and children's book author  Check out Lauren's website at Teachoutdoors.ca and on Instagram @teachoutdoors.ca Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Do you need some inspiration to get into camping with your family? Are you curious about camping for the first time with your baby or kid? It can be intimidating knowing where to start, but our guest Carolyn Regehr from Prairie Crew Adventures has tips and tricks for all ages and stages in this week's episode! Carolyn is from Manitoba, Canada, so she knows all about cold winters, black fly summers and everything in between. She's worked with youth and kids in Canada and around the world and has the best advice to help you and your family spend more time outside! Tune into this episode to hear:  Tips for camping with babies [12:15] Tips for camping with toddlers [16:32] Tips for camping with school aged kids [18:04] Tips for camping teenagers [20:32] A catastrophic epic fail story! [29:31] Follow Carolyn on Instagram @prairie.crew Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Today we are talking about our favourite summer gear, including the gear that we always keep in our backpack, as well as our favourite summer clothing and shoes for kids!  As always, we recommend buying gear and clothes second hand when possible. Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside (and then search your second hand groups for these items) Tune in to hear: The summer items you actually DON'T need to buy The essential items that stay in our backpack The items we always have in the car Our favourite kids' shoes, shirts, shorts and hats to keep them comfortable and cool in the summer, including: Sunday Afternoon Play Hat Jan and Jul hats Patagonia Baggies shorts MEC Rapidi-T Long Sleeve Sun Shirt Episodes mentioned in this episode:  Episode 66: Outdoor play (with the correct shoes) is crucial for your kid's growing body, with Maegan Mak, paediatric physiotherapist at Playworks Physio  Episode 59: How to organise your kid's clothes to save money, save the planet, and do less laundry, with Kaili Sutton from Coast Kids Reshop  Episode 74: Our most epic fails: spring 2023 edition  Follow us on Instagram: @getoutsidewithkids We participate in MEC's affiliate program and we may receive compensation for items sold through the links above. We will only ever list products that we truly believe in based on our personal experience.  

Have you ever dreamed about trekking to Everest Base Camp? Would you ever consider taking one of your kids with you one day? Now, what about taking twin 4 year olds?  That is exactly what our amazing guests on this episode did! We are thrilled to have Shannon and Tyson back on the show to tell us about their amazing travels around the world, including most notably, their adventure to Everest Base Camp with their awesome twins.  We do not say this lightly when we say this is one of our FAVOURITE episodes of all time, and you have to hear this one. Tyson and Shannon's approach to parenting and life is just the inspiration that you need to try something new! Tune in to hear: Why Tyson and Shannon decided not to sail across an ocean and instead trek to Everest Base Camp [02:06] All the logistics of how they approached the trek [06:03] The day they reached Everest Base Camp [17:56] How the Trail Magik was a game changer for their mountain adventures (get 10% off Trail Magik with code RESTLESSCRUSADE) [24:11] What is was like to return home after 6 months traveling the world together [28:56] The life changing diagnosis that Tyson shared with Shannon on just their second date, which completely changed their relationship and their future [32:35] Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 36: Backcountry hiking with twins, with Tyson and Shannon from Restless Crusade | Get Outside With Kids Follow Tyson and Shannon on Instagram, their blog and on Youtube Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Are you ready for our messiest, muddiest episode of the season? We are back with our hilarious epic fails from the spring!  Tune into this episode to hear about kids walking fully dressed into both lakes AND rivers, camping trips thwarted by rain AND rising lake levels, and forgotten items that have nearly ruined a day out in the sun. Laugh along with us as we share all our mistakes from the last few months so that you feel less alone. If you've also experienced meltdowns, forgotten gear, and terrible weather when getting outside with your kids, you're not doing it wrong, that's just how it goes sometimes! Let us know about your epic fails over on Instagram and follow us for tips: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Want to hear a family friendly version of “Would you rather”? You're in luck! We sit down with this week's guests, Maritza and Brandon, to talk about the good, the bad, and the overrated gear, hikes, and advice. Maritza and Brandon have been busy exploring the Pacific NorthWest for the last few years with their young kiddo and they have all the messy muddy stories to prove it! Tune in to hear:  How to hike Joffre Lakes with a toddler [03:10] How to choose a toddler friendly hike [07:25] The most overrated and underrated outdoor gear [15:01] GOWK's Amazing “Would You Rather” Game (Outdoor Parent Edition)!! [24:22] Follow Maritza and Brandon on Instagram @thewestcoastfam Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

What do minimalism and getting outside have in common? Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms Podcast is here to tell us all about it!  We are so thrilled to talk about how you can apply minimalism not only to the things in your house, but also to the way you prioritise experiences and schedule activities with your family. You'll hear so many practical tips from Diane that will inspire you to declutter, destress, and get outside. Tune in to hear:  What most people get wrong about minimalism [07:17] How minimalism can help you get outside with your family [09:37] What you actually need to take with you to have a good time outside [16:17] How to manage toys inside your home [19:13] Find out more about Diane and the Minimalist Moms podcast on her website and follow her for awesome tips on Instagram! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!  

Feeling safe and well prepared for an outdoor adventure is key to having a good time! It's hard to enjoy an experience when you're worried that the trail might be more challenging than you can handle or that maybe you've packed the wrong gear.  But never fear, because today we have Sandra from BC AdventureSmart to help you! Sandra knows exactly what you need to do to make sure you and your family stay safe and reach your final destination, which is not the summit, but your home.  Tune in to hear: What your kid needs to know in case they ever get lost [06:52] The Three Ts you need to remember for every adventure [09:06] The amazing volunteers who respond to rescue calls in Canada [12:01] Why search and rescue incidents have increased in the last few years [20:57] Find out more about all the programs and information that we discussed here: Hug a Tree and Survive Program Survive Outside Program Book AdventureSmart programs here Three Ts Three Ts promotional video Summer Stoke vide BC AdventureSmart Summer Series BC SAR Association outdoor education Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

This week our cohost Kate Le Souef is in the hot seat! Following up from last week's episode where we dived deep with Jen, this week we turn the tables as Jen interviews Kate.  You'll hear all about Kate's Australian childhood filled with beaches and spiders and sand dunes and hear why she moved to Vancouver.  Kate tells you why she started this podcast, how she knew almost nothing about the topic when the started, what the future looks like, and her number 1 dream guest (if you know this person, introduce us!)  Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 41, Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, with Sue and Peter Le Souef Ep 45: Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid's development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist | Get Outside With Kids Ep 53: How our obsession with kids' sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game  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  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!  

We guarantee this episode will make you laugh and cry, because we're going deep! Are you ready?  This week our special guest is our very own co-host Jennifer Kolbuc, interviewed by our other co-host Kate Le Souef. We are diving into Jen's life as a kid, what she wants for her family, and her favourite parts of being a podcaster, as well as talking about an enormous event that rocked her childhood, and continues to impact her life as a parent. If you're new, or if you've been around here for a while, this one is really special. You'll get to know our amazing Jen in a new way and love her even more. Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  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 53: How our obsession with kids' sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game  Follow Jen's work as a social media consultant on Instagram @socialwithjen and on her website! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Can you imagine moving around the world to a tiny island with a 2 month old baby? Well, our guests this week did just that!  Anthony and Kristin Quill traveled extensively before kids and wanted to continue once they started their family. Since their first big trip from the U.S. to Malta with a tiny baby, they've continued to travel the world (64 countries and counting!) and have all the travel tips you need.  Tune in to hear:  Why you don't need a stroller when you travel [12:21] How to choose accommodation when traveling to big cities with kids [15:18] How to deal with your kid peeing through all their clothes on the first day of a long trip! [22:14] The best way to build your confidence to explore with your kids [26:36] Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 11: The secret to making mom friends  Ep 65: Babywearing made easy, with Cassidy from Let's Talk Babywearing  Follow Anthony and Kristin on Instagram @fromtenttotakeoff and on their website! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Taking photos of tiny kids can be a challenge at the best of times. But our guests this week do it at sunset AND at the top of mountains!  Deep and Tanvi from In Two the Sunset know how to capture the beautiful, perfectly imperfect moments of getting outside with kids and we are so thrilled to talk to them this week.  Tune in to hear:  Why sunset hikes might be an amazing way for your family to get outside together regularly [08:10] How to schedule time in your busy life for adventure [11:30] How you can take better photos of your kids [18:20] What Deep and Tanvi have learned about how some people in the south Asian community experience the outdoors [05:10] Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 28: Diversity and inclusion in the outdoors 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 65: Babywearing made easy, with Cassidy from Let's Talk Babywearing Follow Deep and Tanvi on Instagram @intwothesunset and on their website intwothesunset.com! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Why is play so important for children's bodies? How important are kid's shoes? And how exactly does screen time affect kid's bodies? We dive into all this and more in this week's episode with the amazing Maegan Mak, the owner of PlayWorks Physio, a paediatric physiotherapy clinic located in Port Moody, BC. Tune in to hear:  How a paediatric physiotherapist can help kids from birth to age 18 [4:55] Why outdoor play spaces have a different impact on kids' bodies than indoor play spaces [7:47] How screen time affects little bodies [13:35] How to choose appropriate shoes for your kids (this one blew our mind!) [18:39] How to help your kids develop awareness of their body so they know how hard they can push themselves [24:14] Check out PlayWorks Physio at www.playworksphysio.com, on Facebook and on Instagram! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Cassidy from Let's Talk Baby Wearing really knows babywearing! If you've always wanted to try babywearing (or even if you have tried it but it didn't feel quite right), you need to hear this episode. Cassidy is taking us from birth to toddlerhood with all her tips and tricks for choosing the right type of carrier to suit you, your baby, and your lifestyle.  Tune in to hear:  How to choose a baby carrier from birth to toddlerhood [6:55] How to safely get started with tandem carrying [19:11] Cassidy's method to transfer a sleeping baby from a carrier to their bed [26:54] When things went wrong with three kids and a whole lot of lightning on a hike! [30:48] Find Cassidy online on Instagram and Youtube and see all the gear she recommends, including heaps of discount codes! Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 36: Backcountry hiking with twins, with Tyson and Shannon from Restless Crusade | Get Outside With Kids Ep 56: Pelvic health is core to getting outside with your kids, with Lacey Forsyth, pelvic health physiotherapist | Get Outside With Kids Ep 46: Getting outside in an inaccessible world, with Laura Van Doormaal, conservation professional and disability advocate | Get Outside With Kids Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Our guests this week completed an epic 100 hikes with their family in 2022! If you need inspiration to try hiking as a family, this is it. When Stu and Dev moved with their four kids from Texas to Washington State in the US, they were determined to explore their new state. And explore they did! They've hiked their way around their new home and picked up so many great life lessons along the way. Tune in to hear:  How Stu and Dev motivate their kids to keep moving on the trail Why having a big goal is important to their family How they prioritize their family's time together while balancing their four kids' unique interests Stories of epic fails, foggy summits, emergency blankets and a whole lot of mosquitos! Follow along on their adventures at www.nextfamilyadventures.com and on Instagram @nextfamilyadventures Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 53: How our obsession with kids' sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game | Get Outside With Kids Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

If you've ever put off going on adventures because you've been trying to clean and tidy your home, you need to hear this episode.  This week's guest is no stranger to moving. As a kid, Leslie Alder moved all over the world with her military family and now that she's a mom to four kids, she takes the same approach. Their recent move to New Zealand required her family to cut the clutter, sell most of their stuff, and prioritise adventures over housework.  Tune in to hear:  How to balance living your life with managing your family's home How to be a tourist in your own city, even if you've lived there for a while [17:17] The very weird (but true!) fact about when kids start school in New Zealand [20:55] A truly horrific epic fail story that you'll have to hear to believe! [23:16] You can find Leslie on Instagram and check out her website, as well as Leslie's viral TikTok video about brooms!! Other episodes we mentioned in this episode: How to vacation with kids: an honest account of the good, the bad, and the tantrums, with Jennifer Kolbuc and Kate Le Souef | Get Outside With Kids   Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

If you want to educate and inspire your kids about environmental issues, but you don't know where to start, this is the episode for you! To celebrate World Water Day, award winning author Rochelle Strauss joins us to talk about her latest book, The Global Ocean. She takes us through how to balance environmental messages with messages of hope and change, so that our kids can make connections and feel inspired.  Following on from the worldwide success of her books Tree of Life and One Well (which has sold more than 500,000 copies!), The Global Ocean can be found at your local bookseller and at all major bookstores. Follow Rochelle on her website and on Instagram  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

If you need a laugh, this one is for you! Our seasonal “epic fail” episodes round up our most ridiculous, most meltdown-y, most painful fails from the entire season and lay them out for your listening enjoyment!  Highlights from the winter include forgotten gear, massive skiing wipeouts, public meltdowns, and so many plans disrupted by illness. We throw in one huge win to balance it out and remind you that things will improve and spring is coming. Other episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep 53: How our obsession with kids' sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game | Get Outside With Kids Ep 42: Our most epic fails: fall 2022 edition | Get Outside With Kids Ep 32: Our most epic fails: summer 2022 edition | Get Outside With Kids Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

You know that a catchy song can stay in your head for days! So why not harness the power of music to connect to nature? Today's guest Sara Ernst sings, writes and draws about nature to help kids get outside and learn about the world around them. Tune in to hear:  How to find wild places wherever you live How nature treasure hunts can inspire your kids to spend time outside What on earth an “ootheca” is and why Sara wrote a song about them! How Sara's musical journey evolved from a simple desire to connect kids to nature Find Sara and her books and music at wildpicklepress.com and on Instagram @wildpicklepress Other episodes we mentioned in this episode: Taking kids' education outside, with Lauren MacLean, teacher and children's book author | Get Outside With Kids Listen to the other music we talked about in this episode, including Snoop Dogg's Affirmation song and the Treebies.  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Dressing your kid in the right clothing means that they will get outside and stay outside. But what about all the holes, stains and rips that happen in the meantime?  Today, we're talking about all of it to Kaili Sutton, from Coast Kids Reshop. Kaili is a mom who also happens to live in a tiny home. Tune in to hear:  How to organise your kid's clothes to save money and do less laundry How to care for the clothes that you do have and make sure they really last Which items stand the test of time, and the items that you should invest in for your kids Why a fleece onesie is the answer to the question you didn't think to ask! Find Coast Kids Reshop online and follow Kaili on Instagram! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Getting outside in the rain can be hard enough with one kid, but this week's guest works outside with entire groups of little kids every single day in the rainy city of Vancouver!  Maria Jose Obando from Little Paws Outdoor Classroom is originally from Ecuador but she fell in love with the outdoors in Vancouver and decided that she wanted to work in the forest everyday with preschool aged kids. Tune in to hear:  How growing up in a country with a high degree of actual criminal risk has influenced Maria's approach to risky play with kids How to prepare kids to get outside (and have fun) in the rain What we can learn from how little kids remember challenging days A lot of sweet, muddy stories of kids exploring the outdoors! Check out the environmental education programs offered by Little Paws Outdoor Classroom in Vancouver! And find them over on Instagram @littlepawsoutdoorclassroom Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

If you've been thinking about going on vacation with your kids, you might want to listen to this! Many kids thrive on routine and schedule, as well as the comfort of knowing exactly what to expect at all times. But what happens when you're in another country and everything is different or unpredictable?  Don't worry, we've got you. We've already made all the messy, sandy mistakes on vacations with kids, so that you can learn from where we went wrong! Tune in to hear:  How being away from home can affect different kids Why vacations aren't always relaxing for kids How to set your own expectations and avoid disappointment What we'd each do differently before our next vacation Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Your pelvic health is core to almost everything in your body! But pelvic floor challenges can hold a lot of women back from participating in life, particularly after having kids, so on today's episode we are talking about all of it with Lacey Forsyth. Lacey is a pelvic health physiotherapist, and the Founder and CEO of Bump Physio & Co, a boutique physiotherapy clinic that treats clients at all ages and stages.  Tune in to hear:  What your pelvic floor is, who might experience challenges with it, and the times in our lives when it can be a more common issue  How you'd know if you had a problem with your pelvic floor The best way to

Do you live far from your hometown? Maybe you and your kids live across the country or around the world from where you grew up (or from the place that feels like “home”).  We get it. We both live far from our family and our home towns. So this week we're talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly of living far from home, and how it can all affect how and when we can spend time outside with our kids.  Spoiler alert? There are actions you can take right now to make it a little easier on yourself. Because you're an awesome parent and deserve to be living your best life. Links to past episodes we mentioned in today's episode:  Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada's national nature prescription program | Get Outside With Kids Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Today's guest Nicki Farrell was motivated by the mental health crisis in teenagers to create her amazing business Wildlings Forest School with her business partner Vicci Oliver. Nicki and Vicci offer all kinds of programs in nature for preschool and school aged kids in southeast Queensland, Australia, and have even developed a course to help you start your own nature school! Listen to hear:  How kids can learn just as well (and probably better) when they are outdoors Why we should reframe “risky play” as “play with risk” and what that shift in language can do for your mindset How educators can incorporate nature into the classroom in really easy ways How you can be the squeaky wheel and ask your school to make changes to help your kids get outside more Find out more about Wildlings Forest School at Wildlings Forest School and on Instagram at @wildlings_forestschool Links to past episodes we mentioned in today's episode:  Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada's national nature prescription program | Get Outside With Kids Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid's development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist | Get Outside With Kids Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, from the Aussie outback to the Canadian prairies to the Kenyan savannah, with Sue and Peter Le Souef | Get Outside With Kids Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Note: audio issues on this episode have been resolved! Happy listening :)  As parents, we hear a lot about the benefits of kids living active lifestyles. And sports are one way that we are encouraged to introduce our kids to this idea. But what happens when we take it too far? We are thrilled to be joined today by the amazing Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: how money and mania are ruining kids' sports - and why it matters. She takes us through how we got to a place where sports participation has become an obsession and the impact that this can have on your family. Tune in to hear:  How kids' sports have evolved over the years from local and relaxed to hyper focused and stressful Why organised sports can get so intense and how this can have negative effects on kids and parents How you can set boundaries to avoid sports taking over your family's life What you can do to encourage your kids to be active, without being obsessed Find Linda (and more information about her book) at lindaflanaganauthor.com, on Twitter and on Instagram  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Have you ever wondered why you feel better outside? Sure, the fresh air feels nice, but what is actually happening in your body? And how can you maximise the health benefits of nature in your everyday life?  Today we have all those answers, and more! We are joined by the amazing Dr. Melissa Lem, who is leading a national movement to connect health and nature. Melissa is a family physician, the founder of Canada's national nature prescription program, and a mama to an active kiddo, and she's based right here in Vancouver.  Tune into this fascinating episode to hear:  The evidence that proves nature is good for your health How you can maximise the health benefits of nature (and what type of “nature” is best) Why healthcare professionals have the power to help your family create healthy habits How Melissa creates time outside with her kid everyday Find Dr. Melissa Lem on Instagram and learn about the Parks Prescriptions program at www.parkprescriptions.ca  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Get Outside with Kids is the podcast that helps you have more awesome adventures outside with your kids!  Tune into this minisode to hear sneak peeks of the show in 2023. You have been telling us you want to hear from experienced parents, medical professionals, authors, and educators, so we know you're going to love the guests coming to your ears in the coming weeks and months, including:  Dr. Melissa Lem, a family physician who started Canada's first nature prescription program Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game, a fascinating analysis kids' sport Nicki Farrell, an outdoor educator from Wildlings Forest School Deep and Tanvi Desai, adventure parents who take beautiful photos through In Two the Sunset Plus many more!! As always, we'll have loads of messy, muddy mistakes to go with it, because we like to keep it real. Parenting isn't supposed to feel lonely. Join our conversations and laugh about all the times that things go wrong in the pursuit of outdoor adventures! Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Celebrating our 50th episode! Every time a guest comes on the show, we ask them to share a story of a time when things did not go according to plan. On this episode, we round up the three most shocking epic fail stories. Together, these hilarious stories remind us that getting outside with kids can be pretty darn messy… Enjoy! Listen to the full episodes:  Lauren Maclean (episode 20, “Taking kids' education outside with Lauren MacLean, teacher and children's book author”) Pete Clarkson (episode 39, “Raising beachcombing kids in a small town, with Pete Clarkson, marine debris artist and former Parks Canada Park Warden”) Sue and Pete Le Souef (episode 41, “Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, with Sue and Peter Le Souef”) And don't worry, we will have plenty more fails for you on the show in 2023!  Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!