In Search of Sovereignty
Shifting paradigms, creating parallel structures, and reclaiming personal sovereignty through conversation with people who are doing things differently.
In Search of Sovereignty
Redefining Childhood with Nature Play with Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside
In this captivating conversation, Ginny Yurich, a mom of five, podcast host, author, speaker, and founder of 1000 Hours Outside shares her remarkable journey towards redefining childhood through nature play. She introduces us to the revolutionary concept of spending 1000 hours outside each year, a movement inspired by Charlotte Mason's insights and backed by solid research.
Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or new to the idea of spending more time outdoors, this episode will inspire you to rethink how your family engages with the world. Join us in rediscovering the joy of outdoor play!
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:05 What is 1000 Hours Outside?
00:07:29 When did you decide to start the movement?
00:08:52 Screen time statistics for children
00:11:28 How Outdoors Time Improves Cognition in Children
00:17:03 Negative Ions in Nature
00:19:07 Easy Ways to Get More Time Outside
00:22:17 Improved Mental Health for Teenagers
00:25:49 Raising Kids to Want to Be Outside
00:30:04 Advice for New and Prospective Parents
00:32:59 Live Your Life with Your Kids
00:37:27 Public School Takes Too Much Time from Childhood
00:43:32 Homeschooling Resources
Links:
Books mentioned:
Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela Hanscom: https://rb.gy/75ke6
Blue Zones, The: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (The Blue Zones) by Dan Buettner: https://rb.gy/kjr2g
Free to Learn by Peter Gray: https://rb.gy/jsck2
Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports--and Why It Matters by Linda Flanagan: https://rb.gy/vwdje
Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
by John Taylor Gatto: https://shorturl.at/rxIJU
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