Simple Farmhouse Life

276. Get Your Kids Outside This Winter: Overcome Challenges and Embrace the Unique Beauty of the Season | Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside

11 Feb 2025

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The cold winter months present unique challenges when it comes to spending time outdoors with our kids. If you have a goal for your children to reduce screen time and spend ample time outdoors, you have likely heard of Ginny and the 1000 Hours Outside movement. I’m so glad to have her back on the podcast to talk specifically about what it takes to embrace life outdoors during the months of cold and snow. While it is not necessarily easy, it is worth it to embrace the beauty nature offers in winter with our children. In this episode, we cover: Is it actually important to get outside in the winter months? Adapting your outdoor goals to fit your family and climate Finding a way to enjoy very low temperatures with small children in tow When it feels too difficult to get outside, embrace THIS mindset shift Recognizing the unique gifts of winter that other season don’t offer Embracing outdoor life when you live in the city Why getting babies outside in the winter actually makes them healthier Tuning in to the micro changes in nature and weather throughout the seasons Mindset matters more than temperature when it comes to prioritizing time outdoors View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible! ABOUT GINNY Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a speaker, author and illustrator. RESOURCES 52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Abbs-Streets There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom STILL by Mary Jo Hoffman How many hours you should spend outside each month based on your climate Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan 1000 Hours Outside Podcast: Seed Oils Act Like a Death Accelerant | Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dark Calories Download the 1000 Hours Outside app Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook CONNECT Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Do you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.

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Simple Farmhouse Life

276. Get Your Kids Outside This Winter: Overcome Challenges and Embrace the Unique Beauty of the Season | Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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