4. Yes, Getting Our Kids Outside in All Weather Can be Hard (But So Important)

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and importance of getting kids outside in all weather, emphasizing the benefits of unstructured outdoor play and the nuances of parenting in different circumstances.

It’s cold-weather season here, and we’re seeing a familiar phrase echoed throughout digital motherhood: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” In this episode, we explore the nuance behind that idea—the good within it, and the importance of understanding the benefits of prioritizing unstructured time in nature for children, while also honoring the constraints and privileges that go into simply getting outside all day. If outdoor play has proven tricky in the season of parenting you’re in, you’re not alone. There’s a lot to unpack in the idea of just “getting outside.” Our caffeinated chat aims to offer more perspective, solidarity, and insights that can hopefully help you make outdoor play a priority in a way that makes sense for you. Show Notes We are two moms who met on Instagram years ago and quickly bonded over our love of the Montessori philosophy applied to parenting and over nerdy child development research. We decided to take the leap by finally taking our chats out of our DMs and inviting you to listen along as we chat about all things motherhood. Gloria is a former 1st grade public school teacher turned SAHM and now Montessori homeschooling mom to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Gloria, Jenna

Topics covered

• outdoor play
• parenting challenges
• cold weather activities
• Montessori philosophy
• child development
• nature benefits

Keywords

• outdoor play
• parenting
• cold weather
• Montessori
• child development
• nature
• unstructured time

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montessori

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