What if your kid doesn’t like getting outdoors? There’s still hope, at any age…and Kika Vila-Nova is here to share that with us! Her 12-year-old daughter has finally embraced her mama’s love for the outdoors. Tune in to hear tips on helping your child embrace nature, plus hear some great Utah recommendations! 
 
Kika Vila-Nova moved to the USA from Brazil in 2001 to pursue a Master's Degree in Chlidren's Theatre. She fell in love with Utah and all the diverse landscape and that is where she has chosen to raise her 12-year-old daughter. Kika loves to shares their adventures, life as an immigrant and a single mom exploring Utah. 
 
Some Utah Recommendations: 
Salt Lake City  
Zion National Park 
Canyon Meadows Park 
Moab 
Lake Powell 
Bear Lake State Park 
Goblin Valley State Park 

 
How to Help Your Kid LIKE Going Outside: 
Be persistent  
Take your time…take as many breaks as kids want! 
Put the kid in charge of something (evaluate your kids’ personalities) 
Let them take pictures 
Teach them about nature! 
Provide snacks! 
Bring friends 
Make it a game…a little bit at a time 

 
Recommendation: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty  
 
Follow Kika on IG: @kikassadventures 
 
Check out KWE’s #patch4apurpose to support 1, or all 8, charities:
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Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.