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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

When we asked Amy, who teaches at an outdoor school if there were any cons to learning in the outdoors, she couldn’t think of even one! However, she could name endless pros. Tune in to hear all of them!    Amy started her teaching career in Japan for a year and then came back home to Canada and has been working for Sturgeon Public Schools since. She has been teaching kindergarten for the past 14 years. A few years back, she read "There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather" by Linda Åkeson McGurkand together with another kindergarten teacher and principal, they made a proposal to their school board to run an outdoor kindergarten program. This is now officially their second year of the program. She has two daughters and three stepdaughters, and you can find them skating, sledding, going for walks, exploring new places, playing games in the backyard, and having fires. On top of that, her family is trying to get 1000 hours outside this year.     Benefits of Outdoor Learning:  Allows for play-based learning   Children can direct play  Allows for greater regulation and more joy!  Getting outside [especially before noon] helps regulate the circadian rhythm and helps sleep patterns   Suits many diverse learning needs and is inclusive to everyone   Lends well to boosting moods  Lessens the time needed for classroom management – kids don’t need to sit still or “stop running”  Kids learn to problem-solve together   Offers opportunities for risk-taking and adds to resilience     Sturgeon Heights School:  Their school is not a forest school [forest schools have very specific regulations and go through a certification process]  Their school follows the Alberta curriculum, and does it all while including lots of outdoor time (minimum 2 hours per day)  They are now adding outdoor schooling for up to Grade 3!   Provincial regulations allow them to take the kids outside until -25 degrees Celsius (with wind chill)  They have people come to them for “field trip” experiences  They have not found a negative to being outside more!    Kids are naturally curious learners. We don’t need to be worried about if they are learning outside…they are!    If we as adults lead, they will follow [us outside]!    Item Recommendations:  Heated Vest & Travel Hammock    Book Recommendation:  There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk    Follow Sturgeon Public Schools at:  IG: @openairkindergarten or @sturgeonheightsschool      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 & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Looking for a home away from home with hotel features, where nature and family are priority? So was Sky McLean, so she created it!! Basecamp Resorts will have you itching for adventure!    Sky McLean is the founder and CEO of Basecamp Resorts, properties that are renowned for offering guests epic mountain views, with modern amenities and top notch service. The company prides itself on providing a home away from home for guests. There are currently 10 properties under the Basecamp Resorts brand. Sky grew the brand from 1 to 10 properties in just 5 years. Sky is based in Canmore, Alberta – she is a huge outdoor enthusiast, and is an avid downhill skier, nordic skier, snowmobiler and mountain biker and has two young kids.      Basecamp Resorts:  Inspired by AirBnB or VRBO, but with more regulations, so people could know what they were going to get  Stack townhomes with different amounts of rooms  Home away from home, but with hotel-like features, such as hot tubs, and more  Nature is priority there – easy access. Locations prime for this!! Trails, skiing, biking, and more  Perfect spot for all types of vacations!! Priority is the experience.     Locations of currently open Basecamp Resorts properties include:  5 properties in Canmore, AB – Basecamp Resorts Canmore, Basecamp Suites Canmore, Basecamp Lodge Canmore, Northwinds by Basecamp,  Lamphouse by Basecamp  1 property in Banff, AB – Basecamp Suites Banff  1 property in Lake Louise, AB – Baker Creek by Basecamp  1 property in Golden, BC – Basecamp Lodge Golden   1 property Revelstoke, BC – Basecamp Resorts Revelstoke  1 premium campground in Kananaskis, AB - Sundance by Basecamp    It’s not about pushing kids. It’s about exposing them to it and allowing them to call the shots! Share your passions with your kids, and bring snacks!    Follow:  Website: www.basecampresorts.com  Instagram: @skymclean  @basecampresorts    Facebook: @basecamp.properties       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 & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

Our Explorer Families have grown to over 400 families across the globe. Tune in to learn the beautiful connections, relationships, and inspiration that have come out of them, and how you can join in the magic!!    Michelle was born and raised in the heart of Alberta, and was never the “outdoors type”, but as she got older she found herself gravitating towards the mountains. After quitting her 9-5 carpentry job in 2022 to pursue social media and content creation, she now spends her days hiking, snowboarding, and encouraging people of all skill levels to embrace nature, while doing so safely and consciously. Although she doesn’t have kids of her own, the Kids Who Explore community is where she calls ‘home’.    Explorer families embrace nature and want to encourage others. They provide tips and content for inspiration. They host events and meet-ups all over the place. Late spring and fall we will open up onboarding to more explorer families.    Join the Wait List for Onboarding - https://kidswhoexplore.com/about-us/explorer-families/    #patch4apurpose – https://kidswhoexplore.com/patch4apurpose/    Have a podcast request or want to be on it? Reach out to @laurenrodycheberle on IG or email lauren.rodych@hotmail.com    Mentioned:  Thermarest Z Seat: https://www.thermarest.com/products/seats/z-seat/z-seat.html  Podcast – Ologies with Alie Ward: https://www.alieward.com/ologies    Follow Michelle:  IG: @michelle.outdoors  Website: https://michelleoutdoors.com      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 & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music

Would you know what to do if you encountered a bear in the outdoors? Would you know the difference between a defensive or predatory encounter? We are here to help keep you educated, so you can explore safely!    Disclaimer that the information we’re provided you today, as well as the information from Bear Safety & More Inc and RecSafe with Wildlife (as we partnered with Kim Titchener), cannot guarantee that animal encounters can be prevented. This information is intended as a guide to help reduce the likelihood of an encounter and provide education in the occurrence of an encounter.   What to Know:  Animals are around us  Best way to reduce encounters is to be prepared  Attacks are extremely rare  Don’t let your kids explore farther than an arm’s length from you   Keep your dog on a leash at all times  Be loud!  Travel in groups of 4 or more  Pay attention to your surroundings (droppings, tracks, dens, torn up tress and logs, digging, berry bushes)  If you spot an animal, leave the area  Carry bear spray in a holster on your body and be ready to use it (Scat Belt brand mentioned) – read the instructions and practice pulling it out  Take a bear safety course  Practice with your kids ahead of time (in a non-scary way)  If Camping:  Know where to store your food – bear-safe garbage bins, bear locker, or in your vehicle (front country camping) and know if your site has it available  Pay attention to your surroundings – garbage, trees/berry bushes/salmon in water, animals that have been feeding, birds of prey  If You Experience an Encounter:  *There are two types of bear encounters: Defensive and Non-Defensive (Predatory) encounters.*  Defensive Bear Encounters - caused by surprising a bear at close range, if cubs are present, or if the bear is feeding  Bears are clearly stressed, aggressive, huffing/jaw popping, salivating/foaming, hunched up, showing signs of discomfort  They can bluff charge or run in a zig-zag pattern   It may be your instinct to yell, act big, and become aggressive too. Please don’t! React by telling the bear you are NOT a threat. De-escalate the situation, back away slowly, talk softly, and prepare your bear spray. If in a group, group up and stay calm. Make your intention to leave the area and not to fight  If the bear attacks, the number one reaction from you is to deploy bear spray. If that’s not possible, lie face down and protect your neck, spread your legs (to brace yourself into the ground), and play dead. Wait until the bear is gone before getting up! Make sure once you begin to move again you know which direction the bear has travelled to avoid another encounter  Most defensive attacks are short. If it continues to attack and the bear has become predatory, you need to change tactics and begin to fight for your life   Non-Defensive (Predatory) Bear Encounters  This encounter is rare and more common with black bears and solo hikers (95% of grizzly bear encounters are defensive and not predatory!)  Bear follows a person, and has a slow, hesitant approach. They can approach confidently, or try to sneak up on you before running towards you and attacking. They appear curious, but this is the situation where they are dangerous!  If you’re in a predatory encounter, show aggression right away! Stand your ground and make sure you let the bear know that you are not vulnerable  Prepare bear spray and deploy if the bear gets close enough  Please Keep Exploring! All of us at Kids Who Explore have had bear encounters, and thankfully they have all ended well. Talking about it definitely adds to nerves about exploring in bear country, but we know being informed is the best way to be! Remember these encounters are rare, equip yourself with the knowledge and gear you need to stay safe!    Thank you to Mounts Store for supporting today’s podcast! www.mountsstore.com to check them out.    Today’s Host: @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

We are our children’s first teachers, but we believe nature is one of their greatest teachers. When groups of kids get out in nature together, magic happens. That’s why Madison runs weekly meetups in her area for homeschool families.    Madison is a homeschooling mom and wild + free group leader living in the Seattle area. Her passion for wildschooling and child-led learning comes from her background in elementary education and love for the outdoors. She loves exploring the forests, beaches and mountains of the PNW with her family and leads and hosts weekly outdoor meetups for her wild + free homeschooling group.     Unschooling is a step away from super-structured school curriculum; it is more child-led for each child’s interests.    Books Mentioned:  The Call of the Wild and Free by Ainsley Arment   The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart    Kid Books Mentioned:  Elephant and Piggie Series   The Little House on the Prairie Series    Homeschooling Learning:  They are learning in everything they are doing  Not everything we need to learn is just the academic part we learn in school  You see daily progress  They are learning beyond the textbooks    Homeschool Socialization:  School is not the only place to socialize  There are weekly meetup groups   Play dates with other homeschool kids (and non-homeschool kids alike)  Chat with people and become friends at the park, at the grocery store, etc.     A “Typical” Day:  Every morning starts with independent reading  Then focused reading and math  Then hiking, park, beach, or zoo  More reading in the evening    Weekly Meetups:  Newborn to 12-years-old usually  Older ones naturally teach younger ones  Consistent relationships   Outdoors – park, hike, beach, or field trips and book club  Community of parents to share with    Homeschool Challenges:  Can be hard to be consistent  Requires a lot of work and energy  Less alone time for the adult     Homeschool Benefits:  So much of teachers’ time is spent on classroom management, so homeschool requires less hours at a desk  Can be outside more  Can follow child’s lead  Strengthens the family relationship  Flexibility to travel and adventure  Individualized education   Learning in everything you do!    Follow Madison on IG: @schoollessinseattle    Thank you to Mounts Store for supporting today’s podcast! www.mountsstore.com to check them out.    Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

“Be where your feet are.” That’s our ultimate goal in ‘balancing’ time with our kids and time at work. What does that look like? Well, we are a work in progress figuring it out!    What We Do Know:  Listen to yourself – notice stress and exhaustion   Be open to the help Notice when to say no   Connect with child(ren) before work  Live your tech life out loud, so your kids know what you’re doing   Block schedule – then it’s not scattered and you can get more done (still room for spontaneity)    Episodes Mentioned:  Ep. 42 Why to Avoid Kid-Centered Activities with Michaeleen Doucleff: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-42-why-to-avoid-kid-centered-activities-with-michaeleen-doucleff/   Ep. 78 Outdoor Time Over Screen Time with Andrea Davis: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-78-outdoor-time-over-screen-time-with-andrea-davis/    The things you want to do: Can you change your expectations of them and do them on a smaller scale with kids around? Maybe it’s not a hot yoga class, but maybe you can do a 15-minute yoga video at home, for example!      Thank you to Mounts Store for supporting today’s podcast! www.mountsstore.com to check them out.  Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

We’ve sure talked about embracing winter a lot over here, but how is it possible while adding a new baby into the mix, and keeping them warm? Today’s episode is full of tips!!    Ep. 36 Thre Three Layer Winter Rule: https://kidswhoexplore.com/podcasts/ep-36-the-three-layer-winter-rule/    Three Layer Rule:   Base Layer: merino wool (or wool). If the merino wool price point is not accessible, synthetic layers work too!  Mid Layer: fleece  Top Layer:  water-resistant when they are younger, but waterproof once they are older and playing in the snow or rain  Extra: Mitts, Toques/Beanies, Socks, Boots, Neck Warmer (fleece or merino wool – size differs between the two; merino wool is more snug)  Merino wool base layers are good for all seasons, because they keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer [also acts as an SPF].   Below 0 degrees Celsius, 3 layers. Above 0 degrees Celsius, 2 layers.     Other Things to Keep In Mind:  Keep it as short as you need to – it all counts, and it’s all worth it   Nursing in winter – in the car before and after adventure, or in carrier in nursing-friendly layers are ideal  Milk/Water for bottles – keep warm in a Yeti  Diaper Changes – in car before and after adventure ideally, keep wipes warm by wrapping clothing around them and keeping them in centre of pack or close to body. If you need to do outside, use Therma Rest Z Seat, and make it quick!! [2 way zippers for littles helps too!]  Check baby’s temperature by feeling the temperature on the back of their neck   We limit adventures to when it feels like -15 degrees Celsius and above  Baby-Wearing Clothes & Base Layers Mentioned [Discount Codes]:   B&Me; Booker&Me Vest (https://bookerandme.com) – Discount Code LAUREN20  Wanderling Jacket (https://wanderling.us)  Iksplor Base Layers (https://iksplor.com)    Thank you to Mounts Store for supporting today’s podcast! www.mountsstore.com to check them out.   Today’s Host: @adriannaadventures & @laurenrodycheberle from @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music 

How long do you think it would take to see all 63 US National Parks? Well, for Journey Castillo, only the first 3 years of her life! Learn why her family made this their goal and how beautiful the journey with Journey has been!    Eric and Valerie Castillo, are the founders of a mission called Journey Go Explore and parents of Journey, a 2-year-old who has already had many adventures. At the time of recording this in October of 2022, she has visited 45/63 US National Parks and is inspiring people all over the country to get outdoors, bond with family and visit parks. The Castillos are passionate about traveling, being outdoors, mental health, wellness, spirituality, healing, training, conditioning, education and more by harnessing the power of nature. Their recent travels have brought on a wisdom that they want to share, especially regarding mental health.     Some Great Messages:  Let kids get dirty  Go at their pace   Don’t wait to see these parks! They aren’t guaranteed to be there forever, or be the same  There’s always a way to make it happen, time-wise and money-wise! Travelling Tips:  Check weather before you go. Be aware that nature is not accommodating to you. Be prepared with all the weather gear  Find a visitor centre and ask for a plan for your toddler, or whatever age and accommodations you need, including weather. Park rangers are great!  To make flying more cost effective, Google cheap flights and look into early flights or red eye flights, or go in off-season Book Recommendation:Can’t Hurt Me; Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins  Follow Along:Website: www.journeygoexplore.comIG: @journey_castilloFacebook: Journey Go Explore 

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 @kidswhoexploreProduction: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music