How do kids play differently when they're outside? What are the benefits of unstructured play and giving kids more agency over their leisure time? Ginny Yurich, host of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast and founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement, explains why getting our kids outside every day that we can reaps real benefits for kids' physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

In this interview Ginny, Amy, and Margaret discuss:

the ways time outside benefits kids that you might not have heard of
why a few bumps and bruises are worth what kids can learn from taking risks
the essential role of friends and community in outdoor play... if you're going to spend a thousand hours outside this year, get a friend with kids who's willing to try it with you!

Here's where you can find Ginny:

Listen to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
www.1000hoursoutside.com
@1000hoursoutside on all socials
Ginny's book UNTIL THE STREETLIGHTS COME ON: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781540903402

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Fresh Take: Ginny Yurich of "1000 Hours Outside"