Today we are delighted to have Ginny Yurich share with us how spending time outside will help our kids thrive. Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement, media company and lifestyle brand meant to bring back balance between virtual life and real life. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children, and one of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Our sponsor for today’s episode is CTC Math  Links and Resources from Today’s Show Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community - The Learners Lab 1000 Hours Outside - Prioritize Nature, Reclaim Childhood and Experience A Fuller Life by Ginny Yurich Until The Streetlights Come On by Ginny Yurich 1000 Hours Outside Activity Book by Ginny Yurich Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. 100 Backyard Activities That Are the Dirtiest, Coolest, Creepy-Crawliest Ever! by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. Hands-On Ecology: Authentic Learning Experiences That Engage Students in STEM by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. Free to Learn  by Peter Gray Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J. Hanscom Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World by Madeline Levine, PhD Moms, You Are Doing A Great Job RLL #68: Self-Directed Education with Peter Gray, PhD Surviving Different Weather Conditions | Think Outside Boxes Surviving the Elements | Think Outside Boxes RLL #43: Getting Your Kids Outside with Justin Wren 5 Great Outdoor Activities for Kids Fabulous Outdoor Play Spaces Connect with Ginny You can find Ginny here on Instagram For her blog, podcast, and books check out 1000 Hours Outside Connect with Colleen You can find Colleen on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram How does your child learn best? Take the Quiz!