

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
That Sounds Fun Network
Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast:
#1 Mentioned in 12 episodes
Until the Streetlights Come On

#2 Mentioned in 7 episodes
Hunt, Gather, Parent
What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans

#3 Mentioned in 5 episodes
The Self-Driven Child
The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
#4 Mentioned in 5 episodes
Homeschooling, You're Doing It Right Just By Doing It

#5 Mentioned in 4 episodes
Durable Trades

#6 Mentioned in 4 episodes
What Do You Say?
How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home

#7 Mentioned in 4 episodes
Balanced and barefoot

#8 Mentioned in 4 episodes
Amusing Ourselves to Death
Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business

#9 Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Boy Crisis

#10 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Simplicity parenting
using the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier, and more secure kids

#11 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Dark Calories
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#12 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Free range kids
giving our children the freedom we had without going nuts with worry
#13 Mentioned in 3 episodes
The Tech Exit
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#14 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Micro Adventures

#15 Mentioned in 3 episodes
The Fix

#16 Mentioned in 3 episodes
The Anxious Generation

#17 Mentioned in 3 episodes
The Dorito Effect
The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor

#18 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Glow Kids
How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids - and How to Break the Trance

#19 Mentioned in 3 episodes
Digital Madness
How Social Media is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis and How to Restore Our Sanity

#20 Mentioned in 3 episodes