The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Joel Salatin, known as "The Lunatic Farmer, has influenced me personally in so many realms of my life. He's caused me to look differently at everything from daily living to the food we eat, to the entertainment we consume, to vacations, to entrepreneurship, to parenting...he really covers it all, and so does this podcast.  Joel's farm, Polyface Farm in Swoope, VA, is one of the most famous farms in the world and services more than 5,000 families. Learn more about the farm at www.polyfacefarms.com. Learn more about Joel and his 12 published books at https://www.thelunaticfarmer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the detrimental effects of screen addiction on children and the rise in mental health issues associated with technology. Learn about the addictive nature of modern screens and the manipulation tactics used to maximize engagement. Explore influential figures in the tech industry promoting tech-free childhoods and the importance of limiting screen time for children's development. Prioritize face-to-face interactions, sensory awareness, and the brain's need for novelty. Dive into balancing curiosity between nature and digital stimulation.

Join us as we discuss author Durenda Wilson's new book, "The 4 Hour School Day", how children learn so much just by living in the world, and how you can move forward with home education in spite of fear.  Durenda has more than 25 years of home education experience and has 8 kids and 6 grandchildren. Her own children spent countless hours of their childhood playing outdoors and she credits much of their success to having a lot of opportunity to play freely.  Find Durenda's book, "The 4 Hour School Day", here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carla Hannaford wrote a book that revolutionized much of what I thought about learning and childhood. Movement is truly at the heart of learning and development, especially for children and yet we continue, more and more, to confine them to sitting spaces... in the name of education! If we want our children's brains to work faster, we must allow them to move. Learn more about Carla here: http://www.carlahannaford.com/ Purchase a copy of Smart Moves here:  https://amzn.to/3npmXhB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant and author, Tom "Teacher Tom" Hobson reminds us that being self-motivated, getting along with others and being personable are key factors for a lifetime of success and happiness.  Research confirms that setting kids free to play is the best way for them to learn these skills.  Learn more about Teacher Tom here: https://www.teachertomsworld.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow, founder of Design for Mankind as well as Other Goose, takes us on a journey through her own life and discusses how truly difficult it can be to slow down.  There is a lot of fear surrounding doing less. Maybe we will be left behind or thought less of? Maybe we will pass up a really good opportunity? In this episode we talk parenting, imperfection, and surrender. We talk about Erin's husband's brain tumor and how they manage that as a family. We talk about choosing to run a different race, heading toward a different type of finish line than the majority of those around us... and then being okay to lose that race. Simple does not necessarily mean easy. But simple is still worth pursuing. Purchase your copy of Chasing Slow here: https://amzn.to/3movukf Check out Design for Mankind here: https://designformankind.com/ Learn more about Other Goose here: https://othergoose.com/about-us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe you, like I am, are struggling - muddling your way through this parenting thing. Pam Leo, offers so much hope in this episode for any parent or caregiver who feels under-resourced, who feels like they're not giving enough or not quite hitting the mark.  Pam is lovely and her resources and her life's mission has given us a better understanding of why parenting can be so unbelievably hard and then she gives practical tips and ideas that will help. We are often competing with our children to get needs met and a lack of resources is the most common reason for that competition. Pam Leo, author of Connection Parenting, joins us on the podcast to share her story as well as the genesis of Connection Parenting, and her book that includes her framework for 'Parenting Through Connection instead of Coercion'. Pam is a delight and we know you'll love this conversation! Check out Connection Parenting here: https://connectionparenting.com/ And The Book Fairy Panty Project here: https://bookfairypantryproject.org/ And Buy Pam's fantastic book here: https://amzn.to/3IR2vzk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adventures, no matter how big or how small, push us out of our comfort zones and help us to grow as people and to connect as family and friends. But with hectic schedules and constant access to technology, how can we ensure we are connecting with our kids in meaningful and lasting ways. Greta Eskridge, author of Adventuring Together, encourages and inspires with practical tips and ideas for crafting that life you really want for you and your family. Buy your copy of Adventuring Together here: https://amzn.to/3EHxdZb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolette Sowder is the founder of A Wilder Child, Wildschooling and the Kid's Moon Club. Nicolette gives all of us permission to be creative about how we structure our lives - to be purposeful and creative in doing so.  She reminds us that we are enough and that we have enough to help our kids bond with the nature that is around them, whatever that looks like.  Nicolette is a poet, a dreamer, a farmer and an entrepreneur, and her ideas will help you expand your thoughts about what your life could look like if you slow down and sync up to nature's rhythms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen in as John Muir Laws (AKA Jack) highlights a litany of benefits simply from throwing a nature journal and some drawing materials into your adventure bag and using it a few times a week. Learning how paying sustained, compassion attention to nature and to the people in our lives can profoundly change the ways we relate to each other and interact in the world. Jack highlights growth mindest and reminds us that we're not stuck with the brains we were born with. He also talks in depth about being dyslexic and almost giving up on himself. You contain multitudes, he encourages and explains why dyslexia is a special gift. You are so much more than the way you spell.  Books mentioned in this transcript. Click links to purchase. How to Teach Nature Journaling: Curiosity, Wonder, Attention The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds Laws Field Guide To The Sierra Nevada (California Academy of Sciences) The Laws Sketchbook for Nature Journaling Get a 1000 Hours Outside Sketchbook! They are 100 pages, with durable double wire binding and are only $8! www.johnmuirlaws.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices