Podcasts about kwe

Pour la 300e et dernière chronique de Parole autochtone, Melissa Mollen Dupuis revient sur son expérience, sur le chemin parcouru qui lui permet aujourd'hui de rejoindre un maximum de gens, tant par l'entremise de son émission de radio Kuei! Kwe!, diffusée sur les ondes d'Ici Première, ou encore de son livre pour enfant « Nutshimit : Un bain de forêt », coécrit avec Élise Gravel. Elle explique que malgré des avancées notables, il reste encore beaucoup d'enjeux autochtones à régler avant de pouvoir arriver à une véritable réconciliation.

Hello, Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs!  We are thrilled to release our latest podcast episode, where we dive deep into the critical balance between generosity and profitability in business. It's a dynamic, engaging conversation, packed with insights and wisdom, especially for kingdom-minded female entrepreneurs navigating the business world with faith and integrity.  In case you missed it, here are the top three takeaways from our discussion:  1. Balancing Generosity and Profitability: Build your business sustainably to offer sponsorships and generosity without compromising your financial health.  Set boundaries and clarify expectations to ensure your giving aligns with your business goals and values.  2. Importance of Clear Communication and Boundaries: Establish clear communication lines and intentions in all collaborations and partnerships.  Setting limits and being transparent can help in modeling healthy, professional behavior and maintaining respectful interactions.  3. Embrace Stewardship and Self-Care: Align your actions with God as the ultimate provider and emphasize generosity paired with wisdom.  Prioritize self-care and know that it's okay to say no—ensuring you are filled before you pour out is crucial to avoid burnout.    Time Stamps - Snapshot:00:00 Christian business sponsorship challenges and dealing with takers.  03:32 Balancing financial support with profitable business model.  09:39 Essential lesson on clear communication and expectations.  12:28 Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for nurturers.  14:20 Set clear boundaries, learn to say no.  17:15 Handling client expectations with confidence and clarity.  23:05 Enable cooperation through strategic and firm communication.  26:48 Want to support others but get tired.  30:04 Recognizing victim, instigator, enabler dynamics in relationships.  31:53 Expressing gratitude for community support, offering reciprocity.  35:35 Seek healing and forgiveness to move forward.  ========================

Online this week as Dane continues giving back around the ....Well, in Adelaide as thats where Gather Round is and he can sniff out an envelope or 6 when they are up for the grabbing!He is also fighting Dale, incase you've been under a rock!kWe talk about his diet, fight prep and strategy and then get in to the Round 4 Maths Science incase thats what you came for!Last one with Samantha for the foreseeable future, hopefully there is a show when she is set to return!Enjoy and thanks for listening!Follow and support us elsewherePodcast : @swannyandfriendsDane: @danes84Samantha @samantharichesRalphy: racetrackralphy.com.auSupport us in the Merch store: Shop here :)Gambling hotline: 1800 858 858Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/hump-day-with-swanny-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Kingdom Women Entrepreneurs Podcast! Today, we dive into the heart of what it means to be a Kingdom Woman Entrepreneur with our inspiring guest, Paula Loranger! From the importance of intertwining faith with business to stewarding God's gifts and aligning with His vision, we uncover the transformative power of surrender to God's will. Paula reminds us that self-care isn't a luxury—it's essential for setting a vision that radiates to those we serve. We discuss overcoming challenges with divine strength, celebrating Paula's journey from ego-driven to spirit-led, and the importance of investing in ourselves. For those ready to rise, remember, your compelling 'why' and identity in Christ are your guiding stars. Join the journey, align with purpose, and be part of the 'overflow' at our upcoming KWE conference! Stay blessed and driven!

Welcome back all you lovely people to a NEW SEASON of The LunchRoom Podcast with Kwe & Chef! This is a new concept we are introducing to you guys and we hope you ENJOY. Shout out to our "1st" guests of the season Miles and Devante! Love ya'll boys! Music will always be attached to the video as a playlist! Stay tuned for more and Enjoy guys! MUSIC: Larry June, Schoolboy Q - Pop Out The Kid LAROI, Future, BabyDrill - WHAT'S THE MOVE Kodak Black - Lemme See Ryan Trey, Chase Shakur - RATHER YOU THAN ME/FLIP A CHECK Brent Faiyaz - Best Time BiC Fizzle, PME JayBee - Pressure DEELA, Flo Milli - Take It Top Remix   Follow our Pages for more material and clips of our favorite Moments! @thelunchroom4millennials @kp_thepoet @godgotleslie Follow our Guests on the show! @75miles_ @devdebarge

Travelling with kids doesn't have to require packing the whole house. Jocey Newman and her spouse took off on a year-long adventure with their kid and only carry-on. Let's learn how!    Jocey Newman is a mom, adventure traveller, and the founder of First Peak, a line of sustainable adventure wear for babies and toddlers. All her clothes are made in the USA using eco-friendly fabrics that are designed to stand up to mess, moisture, and exploration. She's currently living on the road with her husband and 2-year-old, testing out First Peak clothes every day.     Reasons to Pack Carry-On Only:  No lost luggage  Less to haul  Makes travel faster  Teaches children value and purposeful consumption  Kids are really good at finding anything to play with  Allows you and your kids to work on letting go and saying bye to items   What to Pack:  Camping packs as carry-on (using packing cubes)  A smaller backpack for day use  Stroller (Baby Zen YoYo Stroller)  Carseat, if you're not borrowing   Clothes  Books  iPad  What to Buy On Travel:  Snacks  Perishable food  Diapers  Toiletries    What to Borrow:  Big items  Air BnB has a filter, so you can search for homes with cribs, etc.  Carseat, even from Facebook Marketplace (car seats are a tricky one, because different places have different regulations, and you don't know how a car seat has been treated…this one may take some looking into)  Tips for Travel:  Don't overpack for the “what if's” or plan for every possible scenario  Consider using transit, bikes, rentals  For liquids, pack some small ones, but then buy larger there as needed  Before arriving, look up park, pharmacy, and grocery store near you  Wash clothes in the sink as needed   When exhausted, get outside, have snacks, change the scenery, and give kids a chance to lead!  First Peak [Sustainable Kids' Clothing]:  Inspiration for this business came from her son spilling milk on himself while hiking/travelling. She was inspired to create something sustainable, that's quick to dry, uses safe fabrics, and lasts!  Check it out:  www.firstpeak.co  IG: @firstpeakbaby     Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Have you ever wondered if becoming a parent will change your adventures? Have you ever wondering what travelling the world would look like with kids? Meghan J. Ward wondered too, and she made it happen. She tells us all about it in her books, and today on the podcast!    Meghan J. Ward is a writer, editor, digital content specialist and all-around storyteller based in Banff, Canada (Treaty 7 territory), and mama of two. An avid outdoor adventurer with a voracious appetite to understand her surroundings, she has established herself as a mountain historian and an authoritative voice in the Rockies outdoor and travel scene. She has authored four Canadian Rockies photo/travel books, which she collaborated on with her husband, Paul Zizka, a celebrated landscape photographer/ She is also the author of a children's book, The Wonders That I Find, and a travelogue/memoir, Lights to Guide Me Home.    Parenting during travel amplifies parenting. And in response to the “they won't remember this” comments, babies remember in their bodies, in their cells, even if they cannot access the stories.    Book Recommendation: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman    Follow Meghan J. Ward:  Website: https://www.meghanjoyward.com  Books: https://www.meghanjoyward.com/books-1  IG: @meghanjward  Husband IG: @paulzizkaphoto       Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

After 118 episodes and more kids, we've decided to make a slight change for a little bit - expect new podcast episodes monthly. See you again on June 6th!!   Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/     Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore   Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music

Do you have picture-perfect images of what it could look like to garden with your kids? It doesn't need to be fancy. Elissa likes to tell people it can be as easy as you want it to be, and your own trail and error will take you far!    Elissa is wife to Tobin. She is a wetland biologist, and mama to two boys, aged 5.5 years and 3 months. Before having kids, she worked as a wildlife biologist specializing in birds, and then an environmental educator. She grew up competitively horseback riding and now works part-time as a riding instructor and farm/nature teacher for children. Elissa and her family live on a small suburban farm with chickens, horses, a large garden, berry patch, and fruit orchard. They love to travel, mountain bike, ski, rock climb, hike, bikepack, and camp as a family.     Benefits of Gardening with Kids:  Easy way for kids to learn how to fail  Trail and error can teach them a lot!  They learn how to properly weed and identify plants   Then have to care for something by watering it regularly   Promotes healthy eating  Encourages motor skills  Reduces stress  Teaches patience, resilience and responsibility  Improves mood  Educates about the natural world and biological process  Strengthens family connections  Nurtures self-confidence  Gets you outside, and gets you grounding!     Types of Gardens:  Container gardens  In-ground gardens  Community gardens    Some Good Foods to Start With:  Snap peas  Carrots  Kale   Tomatoes - from a start instead of seed   Strawberries - from a start instead of seed (and/or in a hanging pot)  Green onions (can grow in water in a glass by the window)    Fun Kid-Friendly Tips:  Tomatoes go out after Mother's Day   Check your growing zone to determine frost dates and when to seed   Give kids spray bottle instead of hose (or small watering can)   Plant large seed size (easy to grab for kids)   Through trial and error learn which plants need sunnier spots, when to leave a sprinkle of seeds, how deep you should seed, etc.   Raised beds are perfect height for little gardeners  When seeding, can use a measuring tape for a visual marker (plus math skills!); Younger kids, you can draw a visual line with your finger   Kids can use popsicle sticks to label veggies/fruit   Kids can use scissors for harvesting   Give them a “yes spot” to dig     Other Gardening Tips:  Planting native plants to your region requires less water and less artificial fertilizer  Good irrigation system (or neighbours watering) can help if you're away  Raised beds and/or hardware mesh can help to keep wildlife from eating your food!  You can line beds with metal, depending on the wood   Book Recommendation: Nature Play at Home   Follow Elissa on IG: @seattlestorys    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/     Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music  

Tighten Your Tinkler meets Kids Who Explore, because we all want to support postpartum women, so they can get back to doing all the things they love to do outside.     Christina Walsh is a physical therapist and co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler. She's a New Orleans mama of two who lived with pelvic floor issues herself. She supports postpartum women holistically through prolapse, diastasis recti, and more. The program helps women solve pelvic floor issues without kegels or internal vaginal devices.     Tighten Your Tinkler:  Functional training from a need they experienced themselves  You can do it at home with your children!  Helps with incontinence, sleeping through the night without needing to pee, and painful sex    When You Resume Activity Postpartum:  Make sure you're cleared by your providers  If you're having extra drainage, your body is asking you to slow down  Pelvic floor pressure or heaviness, back pain, or leakage – tune back into your body, slow down, and work your way back into it more gently     Why Kegels Aren't Always the Answer:  You're only getting stronger in ONE position  Can cause over tightening  You don't need the pelvic floor to be a conscious muscle      Uneven terrain adds extra weight. When you ask more from your body, be gentle. You don't have to live with discomfort, AND also, go slow!    So much of pelvic floor function is linked to the nervous system. Fight or Flight response links to bladder – so, take yourself out of that stressed state.     Immediately Postpartum:  Listen to body  Visit a Webster-certified chiro (adjust pubic joint)  Avoid high impact activity while breastfeeding   90/90 decompression technique!! Check link below   Don't push pee out   Use Squatty Potty   Get enough fibre and stay hydrated  Go easy on your body!  Build strength     It's never too late. Menopause can cause a shift of hormones as well, but they've seen success after people living with incontinence for over 28 years.     Links:  Decompression Position (to relax back, hips, and pelvic floor):  https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhiprelief  5-minute Root Cause Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36    Book Suggestion:  Hunt Gather Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff  https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-42-why-to-avoid-kid-centered-activities-with-michaeleen-doucleff/    Follow Tighten Your Tinkler:  Website: www.tightenyourtinkler.com  IG: @tighten.your.tinkler  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinkler        Discount Code LAUREN gets you $50 off  https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

We've done all the other season's bucket lists, so we needed a Spring edition, because Spring is in the air!!    Depends what climate you're in…when/if the snow is melted, but…here's some ideas:  Go on a bike or scooter ride…or ski  Watch ducks!! (don't feed them…Bird Episode: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-64-birding-bird-watching-with-launne-kolla/)  Pick berries   Make homemade lemonade or ice cream - find a warm day!  Go on a nature walk (or hike)  Jump in puddles  Garden!!   Eat outside  Go fishing  Watch the sunset!!   Farmer's Market  Look for wild flowers  Fly a kite  Sidewalk Chalk or other outdoor crafts  Outdoor Easter egg (or other kind of) hunt    Other Bucket List Episodes:  Winter Bucket List: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-44-winter-bucket-list/  Fall Bucket List: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-32-fall-bucket-list-with-kids/  Summer Bucket List: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-23-summer-bucket-list-with-kids/      Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music

What's the Scandinavian perspective on outdoor play? That you can't have too much of it, and there's no such thing as bad weather! Linda Åkeson McGurk, from Sweden, teaches us the essential nature of the outdoors in childhood.  Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of the parenting memoir There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life. McGurk is a passionate advocate for raising kids in the outdoors and thinks that the best childhood memories are created outside, while jumping in puddles, digging in dirt, catching bugs and climbing trees. She is the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, a resource where parents and other caregivers find tips and inspiration for outdoor play every day, regardless of the weather.     Some Key Takeaways:  Kids need unstructured play for their emotional, social and cognitive skills. Play is different than activities outside. Play is chosen by the child and directed by the child and is intrinsically motivated  Outdoor life can be as simple as daily walks, green spaces, and utilizing what you have (even in a city)  Getting outside gets you in the rhythm of getting outside  We don't know all the consequences of indoor time and screen time yet, but we do know all the benefits of outdoor time!!  Experiencing nature = gentle with it, versus  consuming nature = using motor vehicles in nature     Other Episode Referenced:  https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-112-open-air-classrooms-with-amy-cornet/    Linda's Books:  There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather  Open Air Life  https://rainorshinemamma.com/shop-2/    Other Book Suggestion:  Book: Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann    Follow Linda:  Blog: rainorshinemamma.com – sign up for newsletter  IG and Facebook: @rainorshinemamma      Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.     Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Give the Gift of Adventure to an Adventurous Parent to be: Everything they'll need to hike with their baby is shared on today's episode!    Wish List:  Soft-Structured Carrier(for newborn to 3 years old, with rain and winter cover)  AChild Carrier(for 6+ months with rain cover and hydraulics pack)  SOS Device/Satellite Phone with Subscription Family First-Aid Kit Merino Wool Base Layers and Socks Bear Belt(to hold bear spray)  Summit Seat Fleeceand Down Bunting  Hiking Poles Ice Cleats Adventure Blankie 4x4 Stroller(if not able to carry)  Bonus Item: Baby Explorer Toque from KWE!    Refer to this blog post for all links:  https://www.adriannaadventures.ca/post/babyshowergiftregistrylistforahikingmom    Lauren's Soft-Structured Carrier Suggestion:  Tula Free to Grow (and Toddler Carrier)  Discount Code: LAURENEB5 gets you 5% off    Babywearing Episode:  https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-10-babywearing-101-with-vanessa-shynkaruk/      Hiking with your baby creates a strong bond. You'll look back and love the memories you created on the trail together.       Thank you to Morrison Outdoors for sponsoring today's podcast! Find more at: www.morrisonoutdoors.com  Use code FREECANADA within Canada from March 1-March 31, 2023 for free shipping on orders over $50!    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

As the wind blows across the darkened Minnesota State Fairgrounds, snow sculptor Heather Friedli is feeling the almost-zero temperatures in her knees. They feel “rubbery,” and it's happened before. In fact, Friedli, who has been snow sculpting for 15 years, says she's developed something like permanent callous on her knees from all her bouts of frost bite. It's nearing the end of day two of three of the Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition, Jan. 27-29, at the Vulcan Snow Park. Friedli, the captain of Team Kwe, is joined by her sister Juliana Welter and her “snow sister” Kelly Thune, a team substitute (the best you can get, really, Thune was on the team that won the World Championships in Stillwater the week before).  Their 2023 sculpture design — knitting needles, yarn and knitting — is inspired by Team Kwe member Maggie Thompson, who had to bow out at the last minute due to a family emergency. Thompson is a textile artist and knitter. The trio gather around their chiseled mound, what started the morning before as a 8-by-8 foot packed cube of snow. It's three degrees Fahrenheit.  Surrounding them, spotlights cast strange blue shadows of creatures rising from other teams — a lacey fungi cluster; a snake and bird in a fight to the death; a swan mother nuzzling her cygnets; “Thing” from “The Addams Family.” With less than 20 hours to go, there is much work to be done. Thune the sub couldn't start helping Team Kwe until 6 p.m. the first day, so they're behind and they've run into trouble carving the needles straight. The ball of yarn is also more difficult than predicted. “You would think a sphere is a sphere, but it's actually really difficult to sculpt a sphere,” Friedli says. “We've been doing this a long time and we were like, ‘What the h---?'”The team laughs. After dozens of hours on site, are they still having fun? “This is what I call ‘type two' fun sometimes, where it's really hard when you're doing it, but after you go ‘That was great.'” Friedli says. “If we didn't like it, we wouldn't do it,” Thune adds.  Joy — and motivational fuel — to work in freezing temps, they say, comes from spending time with their “snow family,” fellow sculptors who they see mostly during the intense competitive snow sculpting season that runs through January and February.  Thompson later adds she thrives on “the endurance you have to have with the intensity of Minnesota winters,” and the camaraderie.In what Friedli calls her “crazy little art sport,” bonds form over sharing tools and staying up all night, taking breaks in warming houses, or, in the case of the Minnesota competition, the warming chapel. Thune's brother Dusty, captain of House of Thune, the team that won the World Championships, often brings music to play through the night. Friedli says it helps her to chisel to the beat.  That night, Friedli will remain on site, grabbing an hour or two of sleep on the chapel floor. The day before, it was just the sisters. Friedli and Welter were working in the icy sunshine, scaling their block like ants on a sugar cube.  As they chisel, brush and push-shovel, they explained how the team formed in 2021, with veteran snow sculptor Friedli, who is also a painter, as the lead.  Friedli is a bit of a star in the snow art world. She got her start with a friend 15 years ago in Ely while she was working as a camp counselor. Then she was on Team Dino Fight!, which won the 2017 state competition, and the 2019 national championships. She also subbed on the German team for the 2022 World Championship in Stillwater. And she competed on the Disney+ reality competition, “Best in Snow,” which aired in November 2022. For her current team name, they chose “Kwe” because it is an Anishinaabemowin term for woman. “We all have Anishinaabe roots, so we decided that we would pull from that strength and call it Team Kwe,” Friedli says, squinting in the whiteout sunshine. Friedli and Welter, who live in St. Paul and south Minneapolis respectively, are first generation descendants of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Thompson, who was born and raised in Minneapolis, is an enrolled member of the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.  To their knowledge, they are the only all-women Indigenous team in the country.  “This sport is male-heavy, first of all, so being an all-female team is kind of special,” Friedli says. “But also, you don't see too many people of color out here snow sculpting.”  “We're in Minnesota on Native land, so it really feels important to have that influence in the snow as we're working with something that comes from nature and goes back to nature,” Welter adds. “It's important to share those stories,” Friedli says. “Especially during storytelling season. It's winter. The snow is on the ground. This is the traditional season for telling those stories.” Because of the lack of Indigenous representation in the small world of competitive snow sculpting, Team Kwe tries to weave in stories of Anishinaabe culture.  For the team's first Minnesota state competition in 2021 (which was only a drive-by symposium because of the pandemic), they sculpted the regalia of a jingle dress dancer. Thompson herself was a jingle dress dancer, Friedli explains. The sculpture won the People's Choice award. “Our grandma was a jingle dress dancer,” Friedli says, nodding to her sister. “But also, the jingle dress specifically was made during the last pandemic, which was the flu pandemic of 1918, and it was created because somebody had a vision that if people would dance with this jingle dress on, that it would bring healing. So, we wanted to bring healing to that.” At the 2022 Indigenous Arts Festival in Mankato, the team, with the help of Kelly Thune and friends, created a “fancy shawl dancer” sculpture with bison to honor the victims of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic. And for last year's Minnesota state competition, they carved a winged bison who had snagged the pants off some poor fellow with its horns. This year, they chose the theme of knitting. This was to honor Thompson. Knitting is also historically a women's pastime, something that may not show up often in this male-dominated “art sport.” Team Kwe also chose it because it was ambitious and technical.  With minutes left in the competition on day 3, Friedli, Welter and Thune are sanding and picking out the finer detail of the intricate knit pattern. While visitors begin stopping by to ooh and ahh, the team says its unfinished. They wish they had an extra day, Welter says. “There's never enough time in the world for any snow sculpture,” she says. “There's one thing I know about snow: I usually say I'll never do something again and then I do it again,” Friedli says. Then she starts to sing: “Because we're masochists.” They laugh. A horn blasts at noon, and the team puts down their tools. The trio hugs for a prolonged moment. Murmurs of “I love you” and “That was tough” seep out of the parka-clad huddle.  What are they feeling? “Tired,” Friedli says. “Pain,” Welter says. “Emotional,” says Thune. They miss Thompson, they say. But they've been texting her updates the whole time. The team is also beginning to crash from the adrenaline. “You just put so much heart and soul into it,” Friedli says. “Your whole body is in it so your whole body is exhausted.” House of Thune is announced as the winner with its fungi sculpture, “Flakeophora sculptorious.” Team Kwe already must turn their attention to the next competition: The National Snow Sculpting Championships in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Feb. 1-5. Their design is an otter swimming underwater with lily pads floating above, all framed by traditional beadwork and floral patterns. Thune has agreed to join them, again. They begin Feb. 1.Welter looks back at their creation. “I'm feeling good now that it's over. The sun is on my back, but it's cold so the sculpture is looking good, and I'm just happy. We did it together, and it kind of came together,” she says. “I love you, sister,” Friedli says.  To follow Team Kwe's journey through Nationals, find @friedliarts on Instagram or Facebook. 

Kids Who Explore really enjoys social media. It's a place where we've formed a beautiful community, share stories, help others, and become inspired. Unfortunately, it's not always that way…    Reminders When You're Viewing Social Media:  You aren't seeing the whole picture, or always getting the whole context   Triggers are INSIDE people – look inside if you're triggered  It's never okay to be rude; you can “move along” without commenting   They aren't just accounts - they are humans   Ask questions if you don't understand   Follow those who make you happy     Reminders If You've Received Hurtful Comments:  Give empathy to those who are triggered, even though it's never okay to be rude  You can block those if needed    We appreciate your positivity at KWE!    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Have you wondered if you should attempt snowshoeing with a toddler? We will let you know on today's episode (plus, lots of other outdoor winter sport tips!).    Check back on other winter sport podcasts:  Learning to Enjoy Winter: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-92-learning-to-enjoy-winter-with-erin-gallimore/  Teaching Toddlers to Snowboard: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-94-teaching-toddlers-to-snowboard-with-dr-ashley-top/  Learning to Ski: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-95-learning-to-ski-with-coach-nelly/  Choosing the Best Ski Gear: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-97-choosing-the-best-ski-gear-on-a-budget-with-coach-nelly/  Taking Your Kids Skating for the First Time: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-91-taking-your-kids-skating-for-the-first-time/    Snowshoeing Tips (for toddlers, and beyond):  Rent snowshoes for toddlers – go in and make sure they fit with winter boots   Use the washroom before layering up!  Go with a friend to feed off of  Check expectations!  Go to a park or backyard (not a big, deep snow trail)  Bring a sled as backup!! Give them choices  Do what you're encouraging, and have fun yourself   Small exposures add up  Plus, get YOUR snowshoes on before strapping up kids or babywearing    Other Winter Tips:  Practice wearing gloves ahead of time [hand warmers are a great backup to hold (even without gloves)]  Have something to look forward to after the adventure – often to warm you up!!      Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music

Plane travel with kids can carry a lot of mental weight, and when you're doing it solo, a lot of physical weight too! Here are some tips to make it a little more manageable, even with car seats involved!    Getting to the Airport  Practice getting car seats in a car ahead of time  Think about which kid to get in first at home, and out first at the airport, etc.     At the Airport   Choose if you are going to check or carry-on  Car seats and strollers – recommend gate checking (the warranty of these items is void if it is checked at the airport) – to gate check, ask upon check in and/or at the boarding counter for gate check passes, then drop them off at designated drop off before boarding plane  Backpacks for travel car seats make it easier to transport around airport (and you can fit gear in them, if needed!)  Give yourself lots of extra time, so you can be calm for whatever pace the kids are going   Book Spot Saver (in Seattle airport) for quicker security line up (remember every security has different rules): www.tinyurl.com/532bhz5v  Have options that suit your family – carrier, stroller, roll-on luggage  Take bathroom breaks all at the same time before and after flight (family washroom is so helpful)    On Airplane  Start with less and pull out one thing at a time (books, colouring, post-it notes, puzzles, stick-on window toys, music with headphones (Puro brand) or shows)  Lollipops (YumEarth brand) for takeoff and landing for toddlers/older kids, breastfeeding/soother for younger ones, and/or water bottle and snacks to help their ears   Flight Fud for in flight to help adults (and kids) with hydration, circulation, immunity and support against radiation (discount code LAURENEB)    Travel Car Seats & Luggage Mentioned  *Check if they follow your country's regulations* Suitable in USA  Doona Car Seat/Stroller for infant  WayB Car Seat for toddler   JetKids Stokke Travel-On Luggage    Keep your expectations realistic! Stay calm, so the kids feel that energy. Take help where it's offered!    Episode 81: Travelling with Kids - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-81-travelling-with-kids-with-margaret-bradford/  Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Our adventure crew has grown over the last few months – Adrianna and Lauren both welcomed new little boys into the world, and are now each adventuring with 2 kids, 2-years-old and under. They wanted to share what they've learned!    Going in the backyard is great! Stepping out your door is an adventure in itself. That's our definition of “success.”    Loading Up the Car:  Give yourself WAY more time (get ready the night before even) – allowing time for your kids to also go at their own pace keeps the peace!  Wear the baby to the car, so you can be hands-free and hold other things if needed  Get your kids to help get ready, where their capabilities allow  Get all the kids IN the car, and then strap in kids as you need to (Safety reminders: babies should not stay in bucket seats if it's not attached to the base in the car or stroller; kids should not be wearing their puffy winter gear/jackets while in their car seats)    At the Adventure:  Pick realistic adventures, so it's more fun for everyone!  Choose time of day that works best for you – if naps can be on the go, that's great! Set expectations  Arrive 30 minutes early to get ready (feed baby, change diapers, get layers on, etc.)  Layer up for winter in the car   Have items for your older kiddos if they need to wait for younger ones or feedings (books, nature journals, colouring, cars/dinosaurs)  Know of things to look out for on the adventure to add excitement for the kids   Bring someone with you, if they are willing – extra hands are so helpful!    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

“The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” | Steve Bantu BikoColonialism is "the the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically." On this episode, we speak very candidly on a topic that is integral to how we grew up and has greatly influenced who we are.From "Lizzy's gone" to erasure of identity, we go THERE! Dissecting how it has impacted our lives and questioning if we would be who we are today had we not been raised in colonised Zimbabwe. We also speak on how colonialism bleeds into the black inferiority complex, identity, colourism, having to prove ourselves in white spaces and being the "right kind of black"!Delve deeper with us and let us know if it's had any effect on you and how you've experienced or witnessed colonialism!Zim Shoutout: TakkundaInstagram: @takkundaTik Tok: @takunda.kWe'd love to hear from you! Facebook: It's Layered Podcast Instagram: @itslayered Twitter: @itslayeredpod TikTok: @itslayered Email: itslayeredpod@gmail.com

Raise your hand if you care about our planet! Launne Kolla says she is not perfect, and none of us should expect to be, but trying our best with the knowledge we have can make our earth a little bit greener. Launne graciously does all the hard research for us, to make our gentle footprint a little bit easier to navigate.     Back on episode 64, we met Launne, when we talked all things birding and bird watching. Not only is Launne a Wildlife Biologist for EDI Environmental Dynamics, where she gets to love up on wildlife, she is also on a mission to take care of the earth and teach others how to do the same, with her account Do More Good. Raising two daughters, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, she is also teaching them to love, respect, and nurture the earth!     Episode 64 on Birding: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-64-birding-bird-watching-with-launne-kolla/    Garbage Takeaways:  Buy/consume less and use what you have   Vote with your dollar – think about what you purchase before you buy it, as in where it was made, who made it, what it is made from, and how long it will last  Purchase items with less packaging   Corporations need to make a change – support the “good” ones  Shop in bulk   Bring your own produce bags, or don't use produce bags    Recycling Takeaways:  Most of the things you throw in your recycling bin cannot get recycled – don't “wish recycle” – know what can go in there, because wrong items can contaminate the whole bin, or cause harm to the system or workers   Generally, plastics with number 1-7 in the middle of recycle symbol can be recycled   Generally, they only accept items bigger than a deck of cards  Be intentional     Compost Takeaways:  In Calgary, currently, compostable packaging – compostable plates etc., cannot be composted. https://www.calgary.ca/waste/residential/how-composting-works.html[In Seattle they can] Check with your city!  Check if your city has an app  Tips to Compost on your own: Check out Vermicompost – using worms; Mix the browns and the greens – yard waste with food; Sometimes places have a compost drop off, or big gardens or food banks asking for compost  App = Share Waste (can find compost in the area) - https://sharewaste.com    In Canada, there is a single use plastic ban starting in 2022, and will be completed by 2025.    Ep. 31 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for the Planet with Michelle Dias –   https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-31-reduce-reuse-recycle-for-the-planet-with-michelle-dias/    Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Swaps:  ·      Bring your own coffee mug and water bottle  ·      Use bar shampoos and conditions  ·      Use safety razor  ·      Swap bees wax wraps (or containers), instead of Sarah Wrap  ·      Turn off sprinklers when it's rainy  ·      Unplug “ghost power”  ·      Delete emails! [1 person sending 65 emails is the same as driving a km in your car]  ·      Pick up garbage you see outside  ·      Pay for carbon offsets [Carbon Zero, vetted by WestJet, or Less Emissions, used by Air Canada]  ·      Shop secondhand   ·      Don't return clothes unless you KNOW they are going back on the shelf  ·      Say no to Palm Oil, unless it's “responsible palm oil”    Follow Launne on IG: @do.more.good  Launching blog soon.       Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Getting babies outside starts in the womb! Supriya Rajaraman grew up in India, and has now been living in Canada for the last 10 years. She feels like she is breaking barriers in her family and culture by exploring the outdoors, especially while pregnant, and now with her little explorer.    Supriya, along with spouse Karthik, and baby explorer, Tanish, who is 9-months old, love exploring the outdoors together. Keeping it simple, and starting with neighbourhood walks at just 5-days old with Tanish, they now love taking their baby explorer hiking, and plan this year to explore all that Kananaskis Country has to offer.     Some Interesting Discussions:  The different feelings about activity in pregnancy in different cultures  Listening to your body and your intuition with activity in pregnancy, as well as your care providers' recommendations   Mothering the mother – caring for the mother postpartum     Book Recommendations:  Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May   To Have and to Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma by Molly Millwood, PhD    Don't be afraid to break barriers and do what works for your family, in all areas of parenting.     Follow on IG: @suppreya  Or on the KWE Calgary Regional Facebook Group        Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

We know the outdoors feels good, but did you know it's actually wiring and re-wiring our brains too? Itzel Fernandez Camacho, M.D. is here to tell us all about it!   Itzel Fernandez Camacho is a mom of two, a lifelong learner, and M.D. She previously worked in pediatric rehabilitation, and she considers the outdoors to be the perfect environment to stimulate gross and fine motor skills, coordination, and sees nature as a sensory playground where children have endless opportunities to improve their neurodevelopment. Now, if that's not a reason to get outside…!    She grew up in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She is currently travelling 3 continents with her family. She enjoys hiking, camping, paddle boarding, walking barefoot, climbing trees, swimming in the ocean, and exploring new cultures.     In Med school, Itzel noticed that they didn't teach anything about the outdoors. After kids, she thought that rehabilitation should include the outdoors!!     Our Brains in the Outdoors:  Even just looking outdoors or having live plants - your senses are all stimulated  Allows for better concentration, focus, and the ability to memorize better!   Improves behaviour, happiness, and reduces anxiety and depression   Grey matter in brain positively impacted - creating new connections, because the brain is very plastic, especially in the first 3 years of life  Can prevent metabolic disease, help cardiovascular health, lower ADHD symptoms  Exposes you to vitamins that help with bone and muscle growth - giving our children a healthier life!!  Risky play – gets them to make decisions together, work on concentration, and work on physical ability    We are meant to be outdoors. We need to find ways to be exposed to the outdoors every day, and the more time we can.     Grounding in All Seasons with Dr. Laura Koniver episode - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-40-grounding-in-all-seasons-with-dr-laura-koniver/    Give children time to explore. Don't rush them. Let them choose what they love. Try not to direct and organize too  much     Book Series Recommendation [on Audio Book]: The Expeditioners    Follow on IG: @tribupassport    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

One thing that can be overwhelming for adventure families is how to feed their babies on the adventure. We hope that by sending some ideas out there, we will inspire you to get out and try it - because actively doing it will help you find what works best for your family!     Tips for all:  Feed in the car before/after adventure  Have more than you think you need when it comes to snacks, always! Life-long lesson  Have something for older kids/toddlers to keep them close: Nature journal, books, scavenger hunt, snacks, their own baby and carrier  Have something to sit on – EZ Seat or Rumpl Blanket, for example     Breastfeeding Tips:  Listen back to episode Ep. 30 Nursing On-The-Trail with Petra Sporinova   about breastfeeding on-the-go - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-30-nursing-on-the-trail-with-petra-sporinova/  Wear nursing clothing (or what makes you feel comfortable) in all weather…[We partnered with Kojo to make our own - https://kojo.shop/en/produkt/growing-merino-pants-gray-wilderness-kopia/]   Try different positions at home first   You can feed in the front carrier [Check out Babywearing 101 episode: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-10-babywearing-101-with-vanessa-shynkaruk/]   Normalize breastfeeding in public     Bottle-Feeding Tips:  Start with small adventures to be close to supplies  Steam bottles, prep measurements ahead of time in each bottle, and put in Ziploc bags (or bring entire formula kit in tote bag in adventure wagon, or car)  Use Yeti mug with hot water (or buzz through a drive thru and get hot water, if you forget)  If using premade formula bottles, during cold weather wrap them up in clothing and put them in the middle of your pack, so they don't freeze  Try ‘not as hot' bottles at home, to see if your baby can tolerate them   Clean bottles after adventures    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Kirsty Pardede calls herself a “can't stay at home” stay at home mum to two wild kids, Arlo & Eia. 2 weeks after they moved to their new home, Bali, her husband started working away during the week. Learning a whole new way of life with kids was the hardest thing she's ever done. What kept her happy was getting outside, and exploring their new island home. Get ready to hear many tips on how to solo parent on adventures with kids!    Kirsty was born and raised in the West of Scotland, but currently calls Indonesia home. After years of backpacking around the world, hiking, climbing and living in various countries, her husband Hardin and her returned to Scotland. But even after having kids, settling down there didn't make them happy, so they jumped on the opportunity to move to Bali, Indonesia in 2019, when Arlo was 1 and Eia was just 10 weeks old. Nowadays you'll find them hiking, surfing and exploring Indonesia and beyond!    Solo Adventure Tips:  Just go!  Go to well-trafficked places  Take your dog, if you have one  Let someone know where you're going (can drop pin of location, or use satellite phone)  Bring phone charger  Make noise  Always pack snacks!    Benefits to Getting Out Solo:  Mental health – easier to parent outdoors    Snacks (cannot melt or go bad in heat):  Rice snacks  Jelly snacks  A lot of fruit  Watermelon – for hydration too!  Cereal bars  Tempeh and other Indonesian snacks  Water!! And coconut water    Book Recommendation: The Call of the Wild and Free  @wildandfree.co    Follow Kirsty on IG: @wildadventuremum YouTube: Wild Adventure Mum - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB9whwphIwDcX4YrqDOYCUw    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music

Comparison is the thief of joy. Erika Bertin has felt this comparison and wants to send the message out to all adventure parents that it doesn't have to be. When you see other people adventuring, try not to compare. Getting outside in the backyard, or the park, can be just as amazing as summiting a mountain for us and our kiddos!    Erika is mama to two little explorers, plus 2 doggos. She is a wife, and lover of the outdoors. Her family loves hiking, cross country skiing, enjoying picnics in nature, camping and basically anything that gets them outside. They are working on their 1000 hours outside this year (with her 5-year-old being very passionate about tracking their outdoor time).     Reminders When Comparison Creeps Up:  Try to take inspiration and tips  Know that it's a highlight reel  You don't know what's going on behind the scenes (you're only seeing a snippet)  Don't let comparing keep you from doing your own thing – know it's about being outside and being together   Remind yourself of the awesome moments on the adventure  Let yourself feel good about you sharing your good moments – don't let other's good moments dampen yours    Follow Erika on IG: @throw.me.to.the.bears  On the KWE Regional Facebook Pages – Calgary, Red Deer, and Edmonton  https://m.facebook.com/kidswhoexplore/    Kid Podcast Suggestions:  Cool Facts about Animals - https://app.kidslisten.org/pod/Cool-Facts-About-Animals  The Curious Kid Podcast - https://www.curiouskidpodcast.com    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

“It's not a hike, it's a mission. It's not a walk, it's a quest. It's not grocery shopping, it's a scavenger hunt.” Margaret Bradford and her family have made life an adventure. Known as Our Family Flies, they share airport, plane, and destination tips, as they've seen their fair share of planes, trains, and automobiles!!    Margaret Bradford is mama to two daughters, 4-year-old Farrah, and 18-month-old Eleanor. Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, along with her spouse Dustin, and their dog Jagr, they love everything from camping, to road tripping, to international travel. Like many moms, Margaret was concerned before having kids that she would lose a part of her identity, one being travel, but today, she's travelled to Thailand, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and even took a 9-week road trip in a 20-foot trailer through western Canada, all with kids in tow.     In Airport Tips:  Use gate check options for strollers (and car seats, if you want)  Can carry-on hiking pack (use pockets to pack extra)  All airports seem to have different rules for pumped milk through security   In Plane Tips:  For long haul flights, airlines will often offer bassinette seats for babies up until a certain height/weight/age  Take off and landing – breastfeed, bottle feed, use soother, or offer something to chew  Toy ideas: Books, no mess colouring, reusable stickers, magnetic doodle board, Squigz, post-it notes, painter's tape, Pop It, wooden puzzle, pom poms and empty containers; but first toy can simply be people-watching on the plane (and the aisles) Snacks! Pack pill containers with snacks, or wrapped Easter eggs, so it takes a little longer to “work for their food”  Bring meals on longer flights, and fruit (and pouches) for refreshing hydration   Destination Tips:  Look for car seat rentals to be ready upon arrival, if you don't want to pack car seat  Look for Airbnbs or something that has a kitchen; you can also request a fridge at hotels   For sleep – go with the sun and get outside, limit the cat naps to adjust to the new time  Try not overschedule, especially at first  Recommended: Packing travel crib (phil&teds® Traveller™ Portable Crib) and travel high chair  Have patience. Expect meltdowns. Be prepared with snacks and activities - and don't completely fly by the seat of your pants.     Book Recommendation:  Don't Try This at Home: One Family's (mis)Adventures Around the World by Rob Krause and Daria Salamon    Follow on IG: @ourfamilyflies  Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

This one speaks for itself. How to get kids of all ages outside. Jen Parkes, a New Zealand Travel Writer and Photographer, has 7 tips for getting kids outside. Take a listen, because she may even surprise you with 3 bonus tips!    Jen Parkes, along with husband, Ashley, and three children, Nathan 8, Kipton 6, and Emilia 4, loves to get outside and explore their beautiful home, in hopes to inspire others to travel and do the same! While Jen works full-time as a content creator, Ashley is a dairy farmer. They love multi-day adventures that allow them to hike, camp, ski, paddleboard, and boat.     Tips:  Show them pictures ahead of time and ask them questions to get them involved in the hike.  Have them help prepare some yummy food for the adventure.   Start the hike with games, good stories, or “what if” questions.  Talk to them like an adult - express this is something you'd like to do together and let them choose something else they'd like to do.  Up their pride with their own gear to take care of - backpack, water pack, etc.   Evaluate what motivates your kid - would it be a one-on-one adventure with you, or would it help for them to bring their friends?  Let them skip sometimes - the FOMO may bring them back for more.   Bonus Tips:  Find time to be one-on-one with each kid (Book Discussed: The Family Board Meeting by Jim Sheils).  Teach them how to do first aid in an emergency scenario.  Choose something new and challenging for kids to take on.    “It is easier to parent in nature where children can be free-range.”    Follow Jen Parkes: https://backyardtravelfamily.com  IG: @backyardtravelfamily  Recommendations: Glow Lab Lotion - https://www.glowlab.co.nz/products/body/body-lotion/body-lotion/  Outlander TV Series  Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

How do you choose a trail that is truly family-friendly? Jessica Sproat, co-founder of Trail Collectiv, is helping make that a whole lot easier! Learn how they are redefining trails and what it means to be outdoorsy!  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. Jessica has a master's degree in Child Development, and works as a photographer, writer, and content creator.  She is the co-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.  Jess was raised close to the Canadian Rockies and now lives in Vancouver with her husband and son.     Trail Collectiv has trail information geared for families - anything from a little trail in a playground area and is 500m, to some “bigger” hikes.    Trail Collectiv App Includes:  Adventures for all age ranges and abilities  Distance and elevation  If it's rooty/rocky  If it's good for wheelchairs/strollers  If bathrooms are accessible  If there are bridges/water/views, etc.   The parking situation; do you need any parking passes?  If it's in/near avalanche terrain  Difficulty rating scale – 5 ratings     As a parent choosing family adventures, remember to change expectations and find the beauty in the outdoors.    How to Contribute to Trail Collectiv:  Download app  Sign up on waiting list  Become a “trail contributor”  Spread the word!    Book Recommendation: Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv    Follow Jessica and Trail Collectiv:  www.trailcollectiv.com  IG: @trailcollectiv & @jesscsproat  Facebook Groups: Born to Be Adventurous   App Stores: TrailCollectiv    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

“Being screen free isn't about counting minutes on a screen, it's about choosing moments in real life.” We couldn't agree more with Andrea Davis, the founder of Better Screen Time. She addresses the benefits of limiting tech, gives ideas for family tech-plans, and shares how we can show healthy screen use as parents!    Andrea Davis is a former Secondary Ed Teacher turned Screen-Time-Navigator. She is the founder of Better Screen Time, where she shares family-tested ideas from the (tech) trenches as a mom of five. She is on a mission to help parents worry less about tech, and connect more with their kids. Andrea and her husband, Tyler, live in beautiful Hood River, Oregon where they love spending time outdoors as a family.     Benefits from Limiting Tech:  More face-to-face time with family and friends   Better sleep  Better grades and behaviour in school  Less access to content that is not age-appropriate     Adult/Family Tech-Plan Ideas:  Use TV like an appliance and pull out when in use  No devices in bedrooms or bathrooms (no screens in isolation; make it family connection based)  Remember that “safe searches” and limiting websites don't always help  Can start kids who need a communication device with a brick phone     There has to be boundaries and emotional intelligence with these devices, because even as adults, we struggle.     How To Show Healthy Screen Use As a Working Parent:  Have your own healthy boundaries   Consider a social media sabbatical every Sunday (or choose a day)  Leave phone at home on date night (show prioritizing relationships)  “Live your tech-life out loud.” Tell kids what you're doing on your device  Have specific work hours    Follow Andrea: https://www.betterscreentime.com  IG: @betterscreentime     Her Book, Creating a Tech-Healthy Family - https://www.amazon.ca/Creating-Tech-Healthy-Family-Must-Have-Conversations/dp/1734885904/ref=sr_1_2?crid=MEI0BWXKO19H&keywords=andrea+davis&qid=1655839385&sprefix=an%2Caps%2C941&sr=8-2    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Not only is it a beautiful thing to share our passions with our children, but it's such a treat to see that mutual love shine through in them. If you're not comfortable in the outdoors, what are some ways you can share an outdoor passion while learning and gaining confidence yourself? That's what we are here to talk about today!     Tips to Gain Confidence in Sharing Your Passions (or New Passions):  Start Small (practice indoors)  Join in with someone who is more of an expert (or communities)  Take classes (parent and tot classes help YOU learn)  Think about where you are confident, and start there  Use resources: We have podcasts, blogs, #kwetips on IG, and more. Plus, kids books are a wonderful resource! www.kidswhoexplore.com  Know that it all counts!    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Christina Sizemore from Houston Texas, along with her husband and daughter, watched their house burn down in 2017. They lost it all! But, what they didn't lose was each other and their instinct to be close to the earth! She says this tragic experience has reframed how they do and see life. Learn how losing it all can help you gain so much more.   About Their Experience:  The fire started from a candle that lit window shades on fire and spread  Husband climbed out bedroom window. Was sleeping because he had worked the night shift. Chris had gone out to get their daughter from school  They've learned PTSD never goes away…you just learn how to manage it. Now the smell of fire can set her off. She has to say her mantra that they are all safe  How They've Found Healing:  Therapy! Take care of your mind, like you take care of your body  Working on releasing guilt  Discovered what they didn't want to bring back into their lives and where to let go  Found a renewed importance in the outdoors  Finds joy in volunteering, donating, and supporting others in challenging times   If You Ever Find Yourself in This Situation, A Few Tips:  Call 911. Then family! Then insurance  Try to get as many documents as possible (reminder to take photos of documents, so you can have the numbers on file saved in iCloud (or whatever you use to backup))  In the States, almost everything requires your Social Security Number (good number to have memorized, or saved somewhere and backed up) On their website, strongerthanfire.com, there is a step-by-step guide   Go to a hospital to check about smoke inhalation   Recommendations:  IG: @sharonsaysso and her podcast, teaching about government and history  Book: The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore  *Stick around to the end of this episode. Adri drew a card for Chris and it came up as “The Keeper's of the Earth.”*    Follow Chris at:  IG: @strongerthanfire  Website: Strongerthanfire.com      Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

This has been a topic we've been asked about in our community more than a few times - How can people without kids support families in the outdoors? What a beautiful question to ask! We can't wait to share some ideas.     How to Support Families in the Outdoors:  Be patient in witnessing (tantrums, slow pace; offer words of encouragement and kindness) & avoid comments that sting   Find a friend that could use a helping hand; let them know you're willing to come along  Join a community with support/volunteer outreach in mind   Offer assistance to a friend you already have and let them choose the difficulty-level and timing of adventure to match their kids' routine  Be flexible    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

When you live on an ultra-remote island, you can't simply click “buy now” and have something arrive at your doorstep within 24 hours. The Kellys know this from their life on Uepi, in the Soloman Islands. Not only is their lifestyle very minimalist because of necessity, but also because of intention for a life with meaning in the outdoors, and a love for the planet. They have some amazing takeaways on how to live a life with less stuff and more nature!    The Kellys run an ethical tourist resort and a grass-roots based charity centred around protecting the incredible natural environment and traditional islander way of life.     The Kelly's last episode: Episode 51, Exploring the Ocean - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-51-exploring-the-ocean-with-jase-kate-kelly/    They have to be intentional with what they bring to the island. If they don't want something any longer, the disposal of that item is up to them too. How things are made, what they're made of, and how long they last is important for every item.    Let's Talk Minimalism:    Kid Toys:  Their kids get very creative, because they don't have one-use items. Timber blocks make the best toys!  They ask people to give them less, and put less emphasis on gifts  They have a maximum amount of bins that can hold toys and pass them on regularly  At Kinder, what they teach with so little is inspiring – shells, sticks, and leaves, allow for group activities, learning, counting, and crafting  Clothes:  They have handmedowns from Australia, and then they pass on those clothes if they are still wearable (move them on to the village)  They believe in having quality items, and loving them fully/using them up!  Adventure Gear:  Quality is key! It needs to last  Paddle Board – Honu - https://honuboards.com  Home:  They don't own a car – no cars allowed on the island  Everything is functional, tidy, and only what they need   Food:  Use what they have  Everything is made from scratch – the bread, the crackers, everything!  Lots of fresh produce  Fresh fish they catch themselves  They batch use whatever they get at a time  Parenting outside is smoother than parenting inside! Kids are never too young to appreciate the things that you're interested in. Do something you enjoy doing, and bring them along! Focus on what you appreciate in that environment and show them. There is endless opportunity of interest, if you take the time to share it with your kids!    Follow the Kellys:  IG: @theislandlifeofus  YouTube: The Island Life of Us - https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIslandLifeofUs    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Let them lead! Children often get told where to be, what to do (and not do), and sometimes even how to feel for a good chunk of their days. Watching, listening, and understanding your children or the children you care for, and allowing them to lead, will create wonderful memories and fun adventures. So, where should we start?    In episode 37, you got to meet Brittany Williams, who is from Knoxville, Tennessee. She has worked in Early Childhood Education for nearly 12 years. She could talk risky play and bodily autonomy all day long! And on top of that, she's a wonderful stepmama who is all about getting her daughter outside on adventures, to explore the world around her!    Brittany's Last Episode: Episode 37, Risky Play and Nature Education - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-37-risky-play-nature-education-with-brittany-williams/    Book Referenced: How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish    How to Follow Their Lead:  Allow them to pick from choices  Work on problem solving as a group (everyone can share their ideas – write them down – then you can map out which work for this season/activity/situation)  Make a bucket list or wish list with them  Be present and watch your children; notice when they are showing interest in certain activities, or moments within the activity  Allow pausing for things they want to see, or snacks   How to Still Guide:  Teach navigation and mile markers  Teach areas you're confident in (those topics may lead to more questions)  Plan screen limits, so time is spent in different ways  In groups, take turns, set timers, accept feelings (even though it's harder to hear every voice, every voice and feeling matters)  Indoors – offer toys that are materials, not just things with one purpose. There is magic in blocks and cardboard boxes (sticks and rocks) – look up / think “loose parts”  Risky Play:  They will assess how their body moves and feels  Slow down and watch if they need some reminders of what to pay attention to and assess  Bodily Autonomy:  Accept how they feel from giving hugs to getting wet on an adventure   Follow Brittany:   IG: @bbwilliams21    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

“Keep on going.” “Come on.” “Pick up those feet.” “Look forward.” How many of these lines are repeated over and over again on the trail, or anywhere really? We don't want every step to feel like drudgery; we want each step to be a “we can do hard things” moment! Today we discuss some things you can do with toddlers and all-aged kids to make hiking fun, while still getting them moving forward!    Toddlers:  Choose a do-able adventure  End on a high note (if you can)  Start or finish in the carrier (soft-structured or hiking carrier)  Give them choice  Use different positions – flying, holding hands, follow the leader, piggy back  Pretend to be different animals   Find a safe point for them to reach  Get them to “catch you”  Monkey see, monkey do with kids  All Kids:  Give them trekking poles  Let them choose what's in their packs  Pick “points of interest” (remember to not let kids go ahead in bear country, and various other areas)  Do a scavenger hunt (join KWE email list to get our regular FREE sheets) - https://kidswhoexplore.com  Try mushroom hunting, bird watching, grounding with the trees  Play games – hike-and-go-seek (safely), I spy, races, 20 questions  Bring friends!  Have snack breaks  Let everyone make a goal that is super attainable for them  Mostly importantly, be creative and willing to switch it up. Bring the energy you want the kids to feel! And, never feel bad calling it and saying it's not going to be a big adventure day!    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Is figuring out sleep arrangements for a whole family keeping you from diving into camping? Have you camped with kids, but sleeping was a disaster? Or, do you simply need to upgrade your sleep plan for tent time? Today, Tara Sliwkanich, who calls her family casual campers, gives so many helpful tips to let go of sleep expectations, but still be prepared for it all!    Her last episode – Episode 47, How To Enjoy a Road Trip: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-47-how-to-enjoy-a-road-trip-with-tara-sliwkanich/    Disclaimer: Tara Sliwkanich is not a baby sleep expert. Please always do your own further research and talk to your care providers if you have any questions/concerns.     Baby Sleep While Camping:  Refer to the Safe Sleep Seven: https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/  NOT safe for babies to sleep on air mattress or air-filled sleeping pad (baby needs to be on a closed cell, hard pad only)  For baby's under 1-year-old, no loose blankets or pillows  Sleep Space Options for Baby:  KidCo Pea Pod – designed for baby's 1-year-old and up (Sleeping pad is attached underneath, so no risk of baby rolling into sleeping pad or it covering their face) - https://www.kidco.com/product/peapod/  Moses Wicker Basinette  Travel Basinette  Pack N Play (large tent required)  What Else You Need to Think About for Babies:    Weather-Appropriate Clothing:   Merino wool or synthetic base layers, so it's moisture-wicking  Fleece mid-layer  2 Tog. sleep sac  Morrison Outdoors Sleeping Bag (rated sleep safe for kids; good to minus 7 degrees Celsius) - https://morrisonoutdoors.com/collections/baby-sleeping-bags  Babies = one more layer than adults. Check back of neck for temperature   Diaper Disposal:  Soiled diapers should not be left in tent, even in the middle of the night  Soiled diapers go in a bear-safe garbage, in a car if front-country camping, or in a bear hang if backcountry camping  Reminder to leave no trace, take out everything you brought in  Do not leave anything scented in tent, because it can attract wildlife [Check episode 15, Wildlife Safety While Camping - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-15-wildlife-safety-while-camping-with-kim-titchener/ ]  Breastfeeding:  Practise side-lying or cross-legged cradle hold breastfeeding positions  Safe Space for Baby During Set-Up/Cooking:  Babywear  Bumbo multi-seat with tray – https://bumbo.com/product/multi-seat  Travel high chair   Foldable camping high chair  Keep eyes on them and within arms-reach  Toddlers can be given tasks to help  First Aid Kit:  Check episode 41, Holistic First Aid Kits - https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-41-holistic-first-aid-kits-with-katie-braswell/  Always have one with you!   Have something for bug bites, pain relief, possible allergies, and anything else you may need – be prepared!  Also mentioned: Gloo tent for daytime SPF coverage - https://joovy.com/gloo/    Expectations on Sleep:  Embrace later bed times  Go with the sun  Have more cuddles  Find fun things to do in the tent with the adults (bring a little light)  Have your coffee ready in the morning!  Practise at home first   Keep trying!! You don't need to be a hardcore camper to be a camping family   Other Recommendations:  Native Shoes - https://www.nativeshoes.com/ca/  Our Great National Parks Documentary   Follow Tara:  IG: @tsliwk    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Everyone's pregnancy looks different, and hiking while pregnant will too. Make sure to listen to your own body and your care providers' recommendations. In today's episodes we share a little bit about what our hiking has looked like while pregnant, especially now, while hiking pregnant with toddlers in tow!  Hiking While Pregnant Tips:  Set the expectation that adventures may slow down for a period of time (or be shorter)  Allow yourself to go at toddler-pace, and let them lead the way  If carrying a toddler while pregnant, you may find the soft-structured carriers more comfortable than the bigger hiking carriers  Trekking poles are fantastic for balance! [And ice cleats/crampons in winter]  Put a boundary around first trimester, and “fourth trimester” (3 months postpartum) and be very cautious to listen to your body and what it needs  There is no pressure to do anything grand…just step outside!  Remember that in the grand scheme of things, pregnancy is such a short period of time  So, in summary: Slow down. Be present. Breathe in the fresh air. Cuddle that little bundle of joy!  Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Krusty Core showing heat pipe arrangement Patrick McClure and David Poston successfully developed, obtained funding, constructed and operated a new atomic fission power source that produced useful quantities of electricity during the period from 2014-2018. That puts them into a rarified, perhaps unique position. Few US-based technologists have been through that process in the past 40 years. Aside: Without some way to frame the statement so it excludes the US Navy it isn't accurate to say no one else has accomplished this feat. End Aside Patrick and David – and their supporting team – developed and operated the Kilopower reactor, also known as KRUSTY. That name comes from a creatively framed acronym – Kilopower Reactor Using Stirling TechnologY. The proposed application for the system is to produce power for space missions that cannot be accomplished using either solar collectors or radioisotope thermal generators. The former imposes operational constraints with both intermittency factors and increasing distance from the sun. The later uses rare isotopes with limited heat production that constrain individual power devices to a thermal output of approximately 300 W when the device is new. In brief, Krusty was a tiny reactor that was operated at a power level of 5 kWth to produce the equivalent of 1 kWe using Stirling Engines qualified for space travel. Heat pipes arranged around a solid UMO alloy annular core transferred heat from the reactor to the hot end of the Stirling engines. The cold side of the engines were designed to radiate heat into the vacuum of space. Reactor reactivity was adjusted using a movable beryllium reflector on the outside of the core. A boron carbide rod in the center of the annular core provided a second means of controlling the reactor. The core was 10 inches tall and had an outside diameter of 4 inches. The center annulus for 2 inches in diameter. Aside: Past tense is the accurate way to describe Krusty. The system, including the core used, no longer exists. End Aside. The program cost $18 M and took 3.5 years from initiation to final testing. It was funded partly by NASA and partly by NNSA. We will be publishing a more detailed description of the technology and the development process in the near future, but for now, please listen to the show. If the audio program stimulates questions or comments, please join in a conversation here. If you are intensely curious and cannot wait for our coming post, you can learn more about Krusty by visiting Space Nukes Technical Papers.

Back on Episode 20, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer and LJ, the founds and owners of 3 Moms Organics, which carries a natural, organic, DEET-free tick and insect repellent, that is EPA compliant, and is registered in all 50 States. We had so many more questions following that episode that we just had to have them back!!    Episode 20, Tick Safety: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-20-tick-safety-with-3-moms-organics/id1548759798?i=1000525534832    Jenn's daughter was recently bit by a tick. She came home and felt an itch, Jenn looked and saw the tick. She stayed calm. Got the needle-nose tweezers. Removed the tick straight out (do not twist). Washed the area. Put the tick in a plastic bag, wrote the date on it, and taped it to the cabinet. Then they waited for symptoms/signs, because you don't want to test every tick. She found her daughter had symptoms 2 weeks later, so they sent the tick in for testing, and got an antibiotic from the doctor in the meantime.     If you have a concern and are showing symptoms, ask for tick-borne panel testing, as it tests for more than just Lyme disease.     Where Ticks Can Be Found:  Long and short grass  Beach sand  Sidewalk  They have 8 legs, so they hang out and “quest” and then cling onto you. Spring brings a higher chance of tick encounters.    Steps Before/During Adventuring:  Spray TickWise on you and your equipment (lasts for 90 minutes)  Wear long, light-coloured socks and tuck your pants into socks  Cover up with light-coloured clothing  Use Permethrin on shoes (not on skin!!)  Reapply TickWise every 90 minutes    Steps After Adventuring:  Use a lint roller on clothing to catch any ticks  Remove cloths, put in dryer for 1 hour on high heat  Check body for ticks; Shower  Don't scratch without looking    If You Find a Tick:  Use needle nose tweezers to pull it straight out, slowly  Clean area  Put tick in plastic bag with date  Watch for symptoms  If you find it in your house, not on you, burn it    TickWise Spray:  Organic and natural, so no harm having directly on you regularly  3 Moms Organics is all about tick education!  TickWise can last for 3 years, if not in direct sunlight  Replace bottle more often if in direct sunlight   Can also deter many other bugs, including mosquitos  Can work in hair as detangler, and to keep lice away   “Tick Kit” coming soon!    Signs of a Tick-Borne Illness:  Fever  Stomach issues  Joints hurting (usually travelling joint pain)  Lethargic  Dark circles under eyes  Night sweats  Meat allergy (4-8 hours after eating)  Anything out of the ordinary for you!  Lyme disease symptoms will show up instantly, but many other tick-borne diseases don't show up as quickly.    Follow 3 Moms Organics:  @3momsorganics  Youtube, Facebook, IG  3momsorganics.com    Recommendations:  Book: Glow Kids by Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D.  Podcast – Imagined Life     Use Code: KWE2022 for 15% off TickWise now until May 14, 2022    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Whether you can already name countless birds, or you simply enjoy hearing the birds singing around you, there are so many ways to appreciate birds even more and make them a bigger part of your outdoor adventures! Your kids may surpass you in their birding-skills, but today's guest, Launne Kolla, who is a Wildlife and Marine Biologist, has so many ways to making birding fun for the whole family!  Launne Kolla grew up on a cattle and grain farm near Melfort, SK, Canada. She attended the University of Saskatchewan and Dalhousie University to further her education. She works as a wildlife biologist for EDI Environmental Dynamics, a consulting company with offices across Western Canada. Most of Launne's work deals with bird species at risk, identifying where they are, where they nest and how to protect those species. Launne lives with her husband Dillon and two daughters, Ruby (4) and Polly (1) in Saskatoon.     Birding Resources Mentioned:  App: Sibley   App: Song Sleuth  Book: Sibley  Cornel Ornithology Lab  Allaboutbirds.org  How To Include Kids in Birding/Bird-Watching:  Make it a game: “How many birds will we see today?”  Make a scavenger hunt of lists of birds to find (Tip: Start with bigger birds)  Listen for birds everywhere; mimic their sounds, and identify direction of sound  Practice Mnemonics:  Try saying out loud what they are saying; Some examples:  Chickadee says “chickadee-dee-dee”  Olive Sided Fly Catcher says “drink three beer”  Yellow Worbler says “sweet sweet sweet I'm so sweet”  Barred Owl says “who cooks for you who cooks for you all”  Google these! OR sometimes you will find them in their bios on Sibley, OR you can simply try listen and figure out what you hear  How to Protect Birds:  Don't “call them” from Sibley too much, but one call to listen for a call back is fine  Don't feed them   Don't touch nests, unless you are helping put an egg back that fell  Get out of the way of birds aggressively squawking/chirping   Be cautious considering birds as pets that don't get to fly freely  Migratory birds come back in the spring, breed all summer, and leave to somewhere warm in the fall. Best time to see all the birds is May-August usually.   Launne's Favourite Birds:   Maribou Storks (in Africa)  Great Blue Herons (locally)  Crows (they are really smart!)  Recommendations:  Lint Scraper for dog hair from Lint Rolled - https://lintrolled.com/  Book: Nightingale  and The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah  Find Launne:   IG: @do.more.good (goal of sustainability)  Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Adrianna birthed Kids Who Explore along with the birth of her first son, Turner. Adrianna's adventure friend, Lauren came right along with her, and birthed a little buddy for Turner, just 5 months earlier. Now, we have more exciting news!    Follow along as we adventure with 4 kids, 2-years and under!! Coming July and October 2022! In this episode we talk about parental leave, moving houses, and how life will look a little bit different! Don't worry – still lots of KWE!!    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Getting outside doesn't always need to be a big hike or a far away destination; It can be to your local park. Natasha Dillinger takes park adventures to a whole new level, with exploring more than 35 parks in 2021 with her two kids. That sounds like a fun goal to us!!    Raised in California, Natasha, known on Instagram as Suitcases in Seattle, now calls Seattle home. She not-so-secretly loves the gray skies, green landscapes, rocky beaches and mountain views. An accountant by trade, she's adapted her love of spreadsheets to plan outings with her two young children. You'll usually find them at a park or trailhead, or enjoying some of the amazing road-trippable destinations the Pacific Northwest has to offer.     Why Parks Are a Great Outing:  They are accessible  They are free!  They are closer proximity than big hikes  They get you at least an hour outside even on rainy days  Why Park Days Make for a “Lucky Mama:”  You need less toys at home  Your home stays cleaner!  The fun is already created, for those who don't want to set up a Pinterest Project  Kids practise their gross motor skills  Kids can get dirty!  Allows opportunity for kids to see other kids outside, and all different kinds of kids!  It's a great “coffee date” option for parents    Other great toys to bring along to the park can be sand toys for the sand pit!    Some Seattle Locations Mentioned:  Garfield Ledges (North Bend)  Yesler Terrace (hit up Tougo Coffee Shop)  Golden Gardens Park & Beach   Pivot Farm (unicorn ride)  Rain Gear Mentioned:  Polarn O. Pyret (get some rain mittens!) - https://www.polarnopyretusa.com    Book Recommendation:   Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff  Check Out Episode 42 to hear her and learn more - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-42-why-to-avoid-kid-centered-activities-with/id1548759798?i=1000542061182    Follow Natasha:  IG: @suitcasesinseattle  Writes for Parent Map & Seattle Child   https://www.parentmap.com & https://www.seattleschild.com    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

From folks I met briefly while rolling out work related programs, to college friends and clients during my personal training days, each person in this season has known me at a pivotal moment in my personal life or career. Today's guest is no different.  Many moons and personal growth spurts ago, Kweilin and I met playing professional women's football. As a former college and professional athlete, the years you are in the thick of the sport you love, you believe every rep in the gym, the extra time in conditioning and highlights of the games will be what you remember the most.  The funny thing about reflecting on the sports I have played over the years is I don't remember any of the games or my highlights. Even the training, though I remember it vividly, what I took away from each session wasn't the details of the drills but the ability to flex the muscle of tenacity and perseverance that now trickles into every aspect of my life. Truthfully, what I remember most about practices and the moments around games is how people treated me, how I treated others and the conversations we had outside of the game we shared. Between drills, standing on the sideline or chatting after the game Kwe and I stared truth in the eye and never steered away from what is trying to show us. Grateful she took the time to jump back into the rabbit hole of curiosity with me in this episode. Kweilin Katrina also known as Kwe' or Coach Kwe' is an author, entrepreneur, early childhood education advocate, and butterfly lover. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services Management, and is an International Certified Infant Massage Instructor. Kweilin has been an entrepreneur since 2011 and has speeches and workshops for the National Association for the Education of Young Children, The Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children, as well as local school districts and county jails. Kwe' played women's professional football for 5 active seasons and then went on to become the first African American woman and the second woman since 1946 to coach high school football in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League. While there, she helped student-athletes earn scholarships and several of her Offensive Linemen made first team for the first time in over a decade under her coaching. Kwe' has a passion for teaching young children and developed a program that was conducted in local school during the summer months that taught over 300 children in from grades Kindergarten to 8 th Grade about S.T.E.A.M. Education. This program was operated under her very first business, Wofford ECE Consulting Group, LLC. Her firm also specialized in helping entrepreneur develop a solid business system and has volunteered over 2,000 class hours for inspiring entrepreneurs, which helped her earn the 2017 recipient for the Community Partner Award. Kwe' has also been a part-time instructor at the Community College of Allegheny County for 4 years to date. Currently, Kwe' is in the process of opening Kindergarten Prep Academy with Montessori inspiration and a focus on S.T.E.A.M. Education. She also operates an online preschool that currently has over 50 preschool students enrolled. In addition, Kwe' is a newly published author of a book called “Get Your Mind Right: 5 Kick Ass Life Principles That Actually Work”. Kwe' resides in a small city just outside of Pittsburgh, has 3 daughters, 3 grandchildren, and a 4-year-old black lab/pit name Blu. She enjoys writing and performing poetry, traveling, watching documentaries, and public speaking. Kwe' considers herself a early childhood warrior with a love of helping other overcome adversities in a positive way.  How you can connect with Kwe':  Tik Tok: @kweilinkatrina  Preschool website: https://fullsteamaheadkindergartenpreponline.com/ LinkedIn: Kweilin Katrina, A.S.T., B.S., C.I.M.I. Instagram: kwe412 Twitter: @1stLadyrebelKwe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flexthis/message

Gary Martinez raises his voice for all to hear, as he teaches others about autism. His daughter is on the autism spectrum, and she is his inspiration! His message is one of patience, perspective, and creativity and it is a great lesson for all of us!    Gary Martinez is a father of two, an inspirational speaker, the author of Living Life Through Their Eyes, Our Journey Together On the Autism Spectrum, a personal trainer, and he runs the S.T.A.R. Program, which is a digital Autism Course.   Signs of Autism He Noticed in his Daughter:  She didn't respond to people  She was non-verbal  Her play was very lined up and organized  She was very repetitive   How He Helps His Daughter Thrive:  Allows her to have to her own space  Knows she may not be able to make eye contact  Learns about what she is fascinated with  Allows lots of play breaks  Offers physical space for moving her body  Uses the outdoors and music heavily  Tries to avoid overstimulation of the senses  How the Outdoors Has Helped His Daughter:  Got her comfortable walking on uneven surfaces  Comfort found in the outdoors, especially areas she knows  Repetitive motions are enjoyed, such as swings  Some Tips on Meltdowns:  Reduce meltdowns by offering play breaks as many times throughout the day as needed  During meltdown, let them experience it in a safe space  Evaluate meltdown, some may require distraction (listen to his story about enacting a Disney scene), or co-regulation  References:  Occupational Therapist: Angie Voss - http://asensorylife.com/index.html  Podcast: Ed Mylett - https://www.edmylett.com/podcasts/  Gary's Call to Action is: Respect differences. Ask parents if they need any help – make a friend! Follow Gary:  Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn: Gary Martinez Jr IG: @gary_martinez_jr TikTok: @garymartinezjr    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Kathryn Farrell says that in the outdoors her family's spirit is better! Isn't that the truth for all of us? So, even working in a dark, operating room all day, and living right in the city, she has found a way to prioritize the outdoors. Not only are her words hang-on-your-wall quote worthy, but she has many great takeaways for all of us surrounded by concrete!  Kathryn Farrell has a Masters in Health Science, a Degree in Nutrition, and as she says, she loves to get nerdy with her two kids and sneak in science lessons. For the past decade she has worked as a Physician's Assistant. She designed the CO Carrier after struggling to find a baby carrier that fit all her needs - comfortable enough to wear outside in her hot summers, quick and simple to put on, and compact enough to bring on her daily outings. Nearly her entire life has been spent in the Southeast, in Atlanta and Florida. She grew up camping, swimming, and rarely playing indoors. By high school, she fell in love with the sport of running, and since has competed in many marathons.    Outdoor Adventure Ideas While City-Living:  Go in the backyard  Learn about all things in nature!  Head for a hike  Go on a bike ride  Go swimming  Take a walk  Visit a park  Play soccer (or other sports)  Roll cars down a hill  Experience the whole world!  And don't forget to incorporate those science lessons into your adventures! Just talk…answer all the “why” questions. Notice things changing in the environment, or what things are made of, or what creatures are doing. Be curious about how things work.   Items to Have Ready in a To-Go Bag:  Backpack (with drink holders)  Sunscreen  Bug Spray  Towel  Diapers (depending on age)  Spare Clothes  Carrier  Wet Wipes  Water and Snacks   Some toys   Getting Outside When It's Hot:  Spend time in water  Find shade  Take regular sips of water  Kathryn's CO Carrier can go all directions, can hold up to 35 pounds, is light weight, and folds up easily.    Book Suggestion:  Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert M. Sapolsky    Find Kathryn at CO Carrier:  cofamily.co  @cofamilyco – IG, Facebook, & TikTok    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

How do you transition a friendship from wild (possibly reckless) adventures to family-friendly, safe adventures with kids literally ALWAYS in tow? Adrianna & Lauren did that exact thing, and they have found some key takeaways that help them maintain their friendship, and have even watched it flourish with the addition of their mini adventurers!    Some Key Lessons/Tips:  Plan next adventure after each adventure, so you always have the next one pencilled in  Give 30-minute arrival windows!   Agree on difficulty level of adventures, type of adventures, temperature, etc.   Have Plan A, B, and C – alter activity if you need, but honour that time you have scheduled together     Remember: Your summit doesn't have to be the top of the mountain. It can be whatever you want it to be - a rock pile, a lake, a spot in the city, a coffee shop!! Choose your summit. The language and perspective of that will take you far!     Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/   Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore    Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.

Melissa Bald had a burning desire to explore, but the Van-Life simply wasn't going to work for her family. So, what did she do? She found a way! The Balds sold their home and rented their way through the USA for a year, allowing her husband to work virtually, and her to homeschool her kiddos! Learn how a year as nomads taught a family how to find adventure in their own backyard!    Their Favourite Outdoor Adventures:   Nature scavenger hunts  Hiking   Swimming   Enjoying the mountains!     A Memorable Location:  Keystone, Colorado    Pros from a Year of Travel:  So much family bonding time   They felt safe during the pandemic, because they were their own little bubble    Challenge from a Year of Travel:  Learning what/how to pack for different climates and homeschool, which all needed to fit into their SUV  Packing monthly to “move” again  Finding rentals for the duration they wanted (4-6 weeks each time)    Advice for Those Wanting to Take On Something Similar:  You can create adventure in smaller stints (start small, if you need)  You can rent out your house to make it more financially-feasible (they sold, as it was the right time for them)  Book as you go, so you can gauge how long you want to spend in each place  You can often use your current address for shipping items you may need, such as contact lenses, or medicine, for example  Other mail can be forwarded to a (willing) relative, if you don't have a PO Box    A key takeaway: The Balds had a drive and desire to see everything where they were, and now they bring that into their permanent home/stationary suburb “normal life”!    Show Recommendation:  Alone (on the Discovery Channel)    Follow Melissa:  IG: @melissbald     Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/   Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music

We all want to be present with our children, right? That's what is so beautiful about swimming – there's no place that you could be more present. You need to be exactly where you are! Talking to Kaylee Kennedy, the founder of many swim schools, not only inspired us to get in the water with our children, but also taught us the best safety measures to take, and methods to teach to foster a love for the water.      Kaylee Kennedy, taught her oldest son to swim as a baby, and it bonded them in such a strong way. It inspired Kaylee to open up Saskatoon Swim School in the Fall of 2014 when her son was just a year old. Her overall philosophy of teaching beginners to swim is to do so as effectively and safely as possible. But it did not end there. In came K&K Swim School throughout Canada. Then, with the pandemic, came a whole new vision - teaching babies and toddlers to swim in their own bathtubs at home -  watermellow (previously, KKOnlineSwim)l was born.       Start Swimming with Kids:   Can start as young as 3-weeks-old   The younger, the better! [definitely before 14-months-old is ideal]   Can start in the bathtub   Can also learn in a hot tub that is set to 90-91 degrees [what you need for kids until around 3-years-old is depth, more than length]    Kids should be swimming once a week, or at least twice a month, so their body doesn't forget   Tip: Bring goggles for anywhere with a hot tub or a big bathtub!      Teaching Water as a Caregiver:   A large part is going under the water with your kids and having fun!   If you're not a confident swimmer, a swim school should be able to teach you that with your child   Once you want your child to learn technique, they can join swim lessons    Get in the water with them and hold them by their underarms and be their floatation device! The lighter your fingers, the more independence they have   Tip: Wear a T-shirt in the water – it allows your child to grab onto you      Typical Swim Groups [Swimming Doesn't Have to be Competitive]:   Synchro   Diving   Water Polo   Swim Team      Why We Are Not Fans of Self-Rescue Lessons:   Some methods of self-rescue can include listening to the child's input   Lots of aggressive forms of teaching self-rescue doesn't stay attuned to child's feelings and progression   The word “rescue” alone brings a fear to the water – a child should never have to rescue or save themselves in the water – if a child feels like they are going to die, that's a very traumatic experience (and then imagine that trauma over and over and over again)   The mindset doesn't match the intention; instead focus on learning to breathe, have fun, and swim, so children can become independent in the water      Let's Talk Water Safety:   Always, always, always, make sure child is at arm's reach from an adult [100% supervision]   Teach children to respect the strength of water by teaching them submerging, breath control, and calm controlled movements in the water   Kids learn by submerging again and again and again   The danger comes when kids don't know what water is capable of, so exposure is key!   Have a gate around pools and an alarm at the back door (and no doggy door) – remember non-swim times are the largest concern, so we need to teach our kids that they do not go in the water without us   When you go to a place with water, make going in the water the first thing you do, and watch what your kids do, so they learn boundaries       PFDs,  Lifejackets, and Puddle Jumpers:   These products should never be used as a replacement for parental supervision   They are meant to be used for if you were to fall off a boat and be knocked unconscious   Kids should not “learn to swim” in these - doesn't allow them to submerge and doesn't allow them to be in a horizontal position   It's not a great idea to wear them outside of the pool either, because it gives a false sense of security [that being said, you need to know your situation, and if you can be physically present with all your kids]     Book Recommendation: Finding Chika & The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Albom     Follow Kaylee's Swim School:  Websites: http://watermellow.com & http://kkswimschool.com  Facebook: Watermellow & KKSwimSchool  Instagram & TikTok: @watermellow.swim @knkswimschool    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore  Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.  

We can all picture that moment where the adult lets go and the kid keeps pedalling…they are doing it, they are biking on their own!! Mike Chan calls that the PedalHead moment. We want every kid to have that moment, not only for their own self-confidence and the opportunity to learn a life-long sport, but also for the quality family time that comes along with it. Today's podcast shares all the bike tips and tricks, from how to get started, to how to fit a helmet correctly!     Mike Chan is a dad to a 2-year-old, and 6-year-old, plus they often have their dog in tow in the outdoors! They love to find new playgrounds, go on hikes, and play in the snow when it visits them in Vancouver, BC. Mike is also the Marketing Manager for PedalHeads.    PedalHeads has kids programming across North America. They are most known for their biking, but they also offer swim lessons and trail riding programs. They are all about bringing families together by adding a confidence to riding!    Starting Kids Biking:  Get kids on a bike around age 2, for comfort (you can start indoors)  Watch other kids biking  Join PedalHeads camp as young as 2-years-old, with parent and tot option  Benefits of starting with a balance bike: gives them the feeling of gliding  Benefits of starting with training wheels: learns the pedalling motion  Get off training wheels & learn to ride with Pedalheads - https://youtu.be/hoZX59J1JqA  Learning to Bike Game (water the flowers) - https://youtu.be/TP95YuMbaes  Learning to Bike Game (lines and circles) - https://youtu.be/slNrJk7MjnA  Biking with Babies:  Add a chariot to your bike  Add a bike chair to your bike, once child has proper neck strength and can wear a helmet (after 1-year)  You don't need the latest, greatest, most expensive bike – the most important part is getting the right size. Check second-hand bike stores, Facebook Market Place, or hand-me-downs from other siblings/friends.     Choosing a Helmet:  Helmets should not be secondhand  Follow the 4 S's: check strap, sticker on there for how old it is, shake your head to check tightness, retention system on the back is ideal for loosening or tightening according to a child's head and it will fit them better  Helmet should protect the forehead and back of head - only two fingers (horizontal) should fit above eyebrows  Brand doesn't matter, as long as it fits properly!  [However,] Brands Mentioned: Giro Scamp & Louis Garneau Raid  Bike and Helmet Fit - https://youtu.be/0mpz1cj2caE  If You Choose to Bike in Winter:  Watch for ice (be cautious)  Be aware of traffic  Have reflective gear, so you can easily be spotted  Recommendations:  Books: The Elephant and Piggie Series by Mo Willems   Show: Ted Lasso  Podcast: Finding Cleo    PedalHeads is Located In:   Canada: BC, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec  USA: Washington State, Oregon, Colorado, Illinois, Texas, DMV Region, Massachusetts  Follow PedalHeads:  www.pedalheads.com  PedalHeads on Facebook, IG, Twitter & YouTube     Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/    Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore  Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.  

Let's face it – not everyone in a family is always going to like the same activities. So, how do you create a balance? How do you compromise? How do you allow space for each other? We may not have the perfect answers for everyone, but we have the perfect answers for us! Come along and hear more!    What We've Learned:  Our spouses don't have to be everything to us  Talk it out and find the compromise that works best for your family  When you go along on an activity that you don't enjoy, bring your positivity!  Our Rule of Thumb:  Find an outdoor and indoor activity that you both truly enjoy together (can be more than one!)  Activities that the other doesn't enjoy, the role can be filled by other family members and friends   Dedicate a few times a year for each person to come along on the other's activities  See if you can find a compromise in the activities (ie. hike to a fishing location)  Alternate who plans the adventure (works great when you have multiple kid voices chiming in!)  Other Podcast Episode Mentioned:   Ep. 37 Risky Play & Nature Education with Brittany Williams     We want to hear how your family finds this compromise – head over to our IG, @kidswhoexplore, to tell us!!    Check out KWE's #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities: https://kidswhoexplore.com/product/original-explorer-patch4apurpose/  Today's Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexplore  Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.