In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Ginny Yurich, to discuss the numerous benefits of nurturing a slow childhood, marked by ample outdoor play and fewer structured activities.  We shed light on how unstructured outdoor play can promote a child's adaptability, independence, creativity and resilience, aspects that are critical for success in a rapidly changing world. Ginny Yurich is a homeschooling mother of five and founder of 1000 Hours Outside, a global movement designed to reclaim childhood. Along with her husband, Josh, Ginny is a full-time creator and curator of the 1000 Hours Outside lifestyle brand, which includes a robust online store, an app, and books. She also hosts the 1000 Hours Outside weekly podcast. A thought leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children, Ginny lives with her family in the Ann Arbor area of Michigan. We talk about: [7:00] Ginny’s first good day as a mom [17:16] Generational differences in childhoods [23:52] The filter in which parents look at the desire for their child to be successful  [29:46] How her perspective on parenting was changed by the Rich Habits Test for Parents [33:22] Managing your own fears so your child can have a slow childhood [38:00] Light, and looking at different light inside and outside  [42:47] Advice for parent who feel like they don’t have enough time [51:23] Advice to her young parent self Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling’ Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting  Newsletter: www.sarahrosensweet.com/newsletter Ginny’s Book: https://amzn.to/3GCL7hN   Connect with Ginny  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000hoursoutside/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/1000hoursoutside  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1000hoursoutside  Podcast: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/podcast  https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/ Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com  Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php