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1KHO 253: A Childhood on the Screens is Not Really a Childhood | Joelle and Angela Hanscom, Timbernook

1KHO 253: A Childhood on the Screens is Not Really a Childhood | Joelle and Angela Hanscom, Timbernook

FromThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast


1KHO 253: A Childhood on the Screens is Not Really a Childhood | Joelle and Angela Hanscom, Timbernook

FromThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In her podcast debut Joelle Hanscom, a senior in high school shares her remarkable journey navigating a childhood intentionally free from the clutches of screens. This episode features Joelle alongside her mother, Angela Hanscom, the acclaimed author of Balanced and Barefoot and founder of Timbernook. Joelle shares her unique perspective on growing up without the constant presence of electronic devices, revealing that her mom held off on introducing cell phones until her freshman year of high school.
Throughout the conversation, Joelle paints a vivid picture of the stark difference between her childhood, characterized by face-to-face communication and meaningful connections, and the prevalent screen-centric culture in her high school. Her observations of classmates immersed in their phones before and after lessons underscore the challenges of fostering genuine interactions in a digitally dominated world. As the discussion unfolds, Joelle becomes a powerful advocate for the benefits of outdoor play, discussing resilience, bravery, and independence as direct outcomes of embracing the natural world.
Joelle's personal anecdotes provide listeners with a firsthand account of the transformative impact of unstructured play on her identity and self-assurance. The episode navigates through Joelle's experiences, shedding light on the importance of adults stepping back to allow children the freedom to assess risks and shape their own narrative. Joelle's story becomes a compelling testament to the potential of outdoor play in cultivating not just a childhood, but a resilient and confident individual ready to face the world. Listeners are left inspired to consider the profound effects of embracing the outdoors early in a child's life and the valuable lessons Joelle's journey imparts on parenting and fostering independence.
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Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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.