Get Outside With Kids

To celebrate episode 100, we are thrilled to have Kate’s parents Sue and Peter Le Souef back on the podcast! We are talking about what the future holds, and how we can continue to get outside with our kids as they get older. And from everything we heard, there’s so much to look forward to.  We have loved bringing our podcast to you for the last 100 episodes! We will be hitting pause on the podcast...

Tonight we share a major announcement that we’ve been pondering for a little while about the future of our podcast. We reflect on all that we’ve learned in the last 99 episodes, and look back on amazing messages that we have received from our listeners that make us feel all teary and emotional. We also share what the future holds for us, our lives, and our podcast.  If this podcast means something...

As we approach our 100th episode, we reflect on the top 10 episodes (OK it’s actually 11, but who’s counting) from our show. We share the guests that we think about the most, and the stories that have really stuck with us. So many laughs, so many stories, so many fails! Episodes we mentioned in this episode:  Ep: 75: Trekking to Everest base camp with 4 year old twins, with Tyson and Shannon from...

Could this be our most controversial episode yet?! Perhaps! We recently saw a post by a very popular parenting expert about indoor vs. outdoor play that caused such a strong reaction from us both, we knew we wanted to talk about the topic here on the podcast. We love @busytoddler, and her tips for entertaining little kids were such a lifeline for us during early COVID days (rice bin anyone?). But...

He’s baaack! Fan favourite Pete Clarkson is back on the podcast to tell us even more stories about raising outdoor kids around mountains, beaches, grizzlies, waves, guns, helicopters, and wildlife! You’ll love Pete’s energy and his perspective on parenting, and his stories will have you laughing along with us. Tune in to hear: How to beachcomb with your kid and encourage their creative side Pete’s...

Here in the northern hemisphere, cold and flu season is in full swing. The combination of cranky, tired, sick kids and cranky, tired parents (who might also be sick!) who have all spent too much time indoors can be nasty.  Today we share our best ideas for getting outside when your kids are sick, when a family member is sick, or when you yourself are sick. Because we all know a little bit of fresh...

Being a parent is hard enough, but when you feel lonely and unsupported, it’s about a million times harder.  This week, we have invited two of our amazing mom friends, Katherine and Aimee, onto the podcast to talk about all the ways that good friends can help you in your parenting journey. Tune in to hear: How we have met moms who we actually want to hang out with when the kids AREN’T around Why s...

When the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker, and there’s a definite eeriness to the evenings, it can only mean one thing… Halloween is nearly upon us! This is a time of year when it’s tempting to snuggle down inside. But you know that your kids need the fresh air just as much as ever.  Never fear, we have you covered. This week we are sharing five spooky ways to embrace the se...

Atmospheric river, heat wave, ice storm, air quality warnings… depending on where you live, there are lots of reasons why you might not actually be ABLE to get outside with your kid on a particular day.  So what do you do? Let the kids run riot and trash your house?    We have a better solution! Today we are sharing all our best tips for keeping everyone happy and sane inside, including: how to st...

If you need a little extra motivation to take your kids hiking, you’re going to love this week’s guest! Gina from Our Little Hiker has been hiking all over Ireland with her three kids for years. She shares practical (and magical!) tips to keep your kids moving and get them to their next peak, castle, or lookout.  Tune in to hear:  Why your kids might love hiking in costume [05:56] How to make hiki...

We are back with our epic fails from the summer! And wow, there are some big fails this season, including our most serious one yet.  Every season, we share all our mistakes from the last few months so that you feel less alone. If you’ve also experienced meltdowns, forgotten gear, and terrible weather when getting outside with your kids, you’re not doing it wrong, that’s just how it goes sometimes!...

Does your kid ask questions you can’t answer? We all want to raise inquisitive, observant, respectful kiddos but unless you have an actual teaching background, it can be really challenging!  Enter the amazing Jade Berrill from the Outdoor Learning Store, who has all the prompts, questions, and activities to help you help your kids. Beginning with the simple “I notice, I wonder, it reminds me”, Jad...

Can you imagine moving your family, including two kids and a dog, into a converted school bus? That’s just what Nicole and Bo did, and the results have been life changing! Together, they have minimized their lives to roam the U.S. in their bus and as a result, they spend tons more time outside together. Tune in to hear:  Why (and how) they decided to convert an old school bus into a home [01:32] T...

How do you find trail information for hikes and walks? There are so many online sources these days, it can be overwhelming to find reliable information that won’t leave you stranded in the middle of a forest! This week, we are joined by the delightful Sarah Lamagna who is talking to us about the value of a real hiking guide that has been hiked, researched, and written by a real person, ideally wit...

Has a total stranger offered you total unsolicited parenting advice? Maybe it happened at a really low moment for you and made you feel terrible! This week we’re sharing the most terrible advice we’ve ever received, as well as the best. Best of all, our favourite piece of advice can be applied to pretty much any parenting situation. This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We ar...

Does the end of summer make you feel like you’re in struggle town? You’re not alone! Today we are talking about all the things that can compound to make summer with kids feel long and irregular and a little bit hard! This episode is the pep talk you need to make it through to some cooler weather and a more regular routine. Because we know you’re going to make it. This fun little episode is part of...

Have you ever regretted going on an adventure with kids? It has happened to Kate and today we’re telling you all about it! Spoiler alert: never go straight from the Emergency Department to a camping trip… This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We’ll be back with ou...

Now that you have kids, if you could go back in time, what would you say to yourself to calm the nerves and reassure yourself? What has surprised you about parenting? What has been harder than you expected? What are you proud of? In this week’s mini episode, we are casting our minds back to before our first kids were born and we are sending a message back in time to those pre-kid selves.  This epi...

Only got a few minutes? Great! In this short and punchy episode we’re sharing what we’ve learned from our five favourite guests on the podcast this year. Their wisdom and adventures have inspired us to try new and awesome things, and we know you’ll feel the same! This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more...

Only got a few minutes? Great! In this short and punchy episode we’re giving you 5 tips to get outside with your kids when you don’t want to! These ideas will help you build some momentum to just get out the door and hopefully get the balls rolling on a bigger adventure. This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series. We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you cre...

Sometimes it feels like we should be doing bigger, longer, more epic adventures with our kids. But what if two nights of camping a few times a year was actually the perfect amount for your family?  Freshly back from a camping weekend, on this episode we share our insights into how to make the most of your weekend trip to fit your work schedule, lower the stress, reduce the amount of laundry, and g...

Do your weekends feel like a chaotic stress fest? Do you feel like you’re trying to cram in fun activities, social time, chores, and family time, and maybe not doing very well at any of it?  Never fear! Because today we share our secret to removing the stress from weekends by focusing on bite-sized weekday adventures. A little mindset shift, a bit of prior planning, and voila, your weeks will feel...

Is your kid starting kindergarten this year? Or maybe your kid has been in school a few years but you still don’t really understand what goes on at that place? Either way, if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens at school, you’re not alone. Today, we are talking to our favourite teacher Lauren MacLean and asking all the questions we WISH we had known to ask a year ago when our own kids start...

Do you need some inspiration to get into camping with your family? Are you curious about camping for the first time with your baby or kid? It can be intimidating knowing where to start, but our guest Carolyn Regehr from Prairie Crew Adventures has tips and tricks for all ages and stages in this week’s episode! Carolyn is from Manitoba, Canada, so she knows all about cold winters, black fly summers...

Today we are talking about our favourite summer gear, including the gear that we always keep in our backpack, as well as our favourite summer clothing and shoes for kids!  As always, we recommend buying gear and clothes second hand when possible. Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside (and then search your second hand groups for these items) Tune in to hear: The summer items y...