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 Links: - LivePristine structured water filtration systems - Perfect Multi-Organs Powder, Nature's Multivitamin - DefenderShield EMF-blocking gear Social Media: - YouTube - Instagram