2622: Why Getting Outside, and Doing New Things, Makes Your Kids Happy by Jay and Heather Harrington of Life And Whim

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2622: Jay and Heather Harrington make a compelling case for prioritizing outdoor experiences with kids, emphasizing how nature and novelty foster deeper happiness and family connection than material things ever could. Backed by research, their perspective shows how simple planning and shared creativity can transform family life and strengthen emotional well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/2018/outside-kids-new-experiences Quotes to ponder: "You can really like your material stuff. You can even think that part of your identity is connected to those things, but nonetheless they remain separate from you." "Memories born out of experiences form emotional 'anchors' that give kids comfort during tough times, they promote brain development, and they help forge close bonds between family members." "Creating something doesn’t require a table saw, ladder, and carpentry skills, it just means working with your kids on something simple outside that your kids care about and, consequently, will care for." Episode references: The Science of Giving Experiences, Not Things - Cindy Chan: https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/FacultyAndResearch/Faculty/FacultyBios/Chan

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