Matching Nature Time with Screen Time, with 1000 Hours Outside founder Ginny Yurich
Description
Ginny Yurich is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder and CEO of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement focused on bringing back the balance between virtual life and real life. She hosts and produces the extremely popular The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, is a keynote public speaker, and is a zinnia enthusiast.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The 1000 Hours Outside origin story and vision for thriving through nature connection
- Ginny’s definition of digital well-being
- The biggest digital challenge facing youth today
- Her best strategy for fostering well-being
- Principles for wise digital decision-making that she uses with her children
- What brings her joy and how she prioritizes it
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Supported by JOMO(campus), Season 4 explores the landscape of students, smartphones and social media, asking global experts to explain the hard truths about the mental health decline among youth on campuses worldwide and inspire us with evidence-based strategies that will turn the tide. Get more JOMO at jomocast.com. Learn more about the JOMO(campus) digital well-being program at jomocampus.com
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