Get Outside With Kids

To celebrate episode 100, we are thrilled to have Kate’s parents Sue and Peter Le Souef back on the podcast! We are talking about what the future holds, and how we can continue to get outside with our kids as they get older. And from everything we heard, there’s so much to look forward to. We have loved bringing our podcast to you for the last 100 episodes! We will be hitting pause on the podcast for a while, but we are so grateful to all our guests and all our listeners. Thank you for being here! My parents’ first episode on the podcast: Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, from the Aussie outback to the Canadian prairies to the Kenyan savannah, with Sue and Peter Le Souef If this podcast means something to you, would you let us know? Find us over on Instagram and tell us what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids

As we approach our 100th episode, we reflect on the top 10 episodes (OK it’s actually 11, but who’s counting) from our show. We share the guests that we think about the most, and the stories that have really stuck with us. So many laughs, so many stories, so many fails! Episodes we mentioned in this episode: Ep: 75: Trekking to Everest base camp with 4 year old twins, with Tyson and Shannon from Restless Crusade Ep 53: How our obsession with kids’ sport has become serious business, with Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game Ep 45: Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid’s development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist Ep 64: How to achieve a huge hiking goal with kids and prioritize your family’s time together, with Stu and Dev from Next Family Adventures Ep 46: Getting outside in an inaccessible world, with Laura Van Doormaal, conservation professional and disability advocate Ep 69: The episode that made us laugh and cry, with special guest Jennifer Kolbuc Ep 70: From down under to a mountain top: moving to Canada and starting this podcast, with special guest Kate Le Souef Ep 96: Why we disagree with this popular parenting expert Ep 22: Live for the weekdays - our hack for avoiding weekend crowds Ep 41: Exploring with kids in the ‘80s, with Sue and Peter Le Souef Ep 42: Our most epic fails: fall 2022 edition Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

He’s baaack! Fan favourite Pete Clarkson is back on the podcast to tell us even more stories about raising outdoor kids around mountains, beaches, grizzlies, waves, guns, helicopters, and wildlife! You’ll love Pete’s energy and his perspective on parenting, and his stories will have you laughing along with us. Tune in to hear: How to beachcomb with your kid and encourage their creative side Pete’s approach to risk (and we're talking real risks like grizzlies, guns, and helicopters) in the outdoors with kids The hilarious escapades that Pete’s family got up to living in the mountains in Jasper Pete’s legacy to water safety in the Tofino area (CoastSmart website) Don't miss Pete's first episode with us! Ep 39 “Raising beachcombing kids in a small town, with Pete Clarkson, marine debris artist and former Parks Canada Park Warden” Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

Being a parent is hard enough, but when you feel lonely and unsupported, it’s about a million times harder. This week, we have invited two of our amazing mom friends, Katherine and Aimee, onto the podcast to talk about all the ways that good friends can help you in your parenting journey. Tune in to hear: How we have met moms who we actually want to hang out with when the kids AREN’T around Why some mom friendships don’t last (and why that’s OK) How we attempt to balance personal time, time with our partners, and social time The super easy, low effort way you can begin a friendship with someone new Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside

Atmospheric river, heat wave, ice storm, air quality warnings… depending on where you live, there are lots of reasons why you might not actually be ABLE to get outside with your kid on a particular day. So what do you do? Let the kids run riot and trash your house? We have a better solution! Today we are sharing all our best tips for keeping everyone happy and sane inside, including: how to stop squabbling between siblings, how to maintain structure when everyone is cooped up inside, and how to plan outings where you don’t even have to get out of the car! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

We are back with our epic fails from the summer! And wow, there are some big fails this season, including our most serious one yet. Every season, we share all our mistakes from the last few months so that you feel less alone. If you’ve also experienced meltdowns, forgotten gear, and terrible weather when getting outside with your kids, you’re not doing it wrong, that’s just how it goes sometimes! Tune in to this episode to hear about a seriously unexpected incident on a trail, camping trips cut short, disastrous cartwheels, and a chaotic summer of camps. Let us know about your epic fails over on Instagram and follow us for tips: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Can you imagine moving your family, including two kids and a dog, into a converted school bus? That’s just what Nicole and Bo did, and the results have been life changing! Together, they have minimized their lives to roam the U.S. in their bus and as a result, they spend tons more time outside together. Tune in to hear: Why (and how) they decided to convert an old school bus into a home [01:32] Their advice to those who want to downsize [16:49] The biggest challenges of living in a small space [23:46] How the move has changed almost every aspect of their lives [19:40] Follow Nicole and Bo on Instagram and on their website. Other episodes we mentioned in this episode: Ep 10, “Live tiny, adventure big, with Kaili Sutton, tiny home owner and entrepreneur” Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Has a total stranger offered you total unsolicited parenting advice? Maybe it happened at a really low moment for you and made you feel terrible! This week we’re sharing the most terrible advice we’ve ever received, as well as the best. Best of all, our favourite piece of advice can be applied to pretty much any parenting situation. This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We’ll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Have you ever regretted going on an adventure with kids? It has happened to Kate and today we’re telling you all about it! Spoiler alert: never go straight from the Emergency Department to a camping trip… This fun little episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We’ll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Only got a few minutes? Great! In this short and punchy episode we’re sharing what we’ve learned from our five favourite guests on the podcast this year. Their wisdom and adventures have inspired us to try new and awesome things, and we know you’ll feel the same! This episode is part of our Summer Minis Series! We are bringing you short minisodes packed with tips and advice to help you create more amazing memories outside. We’ll be back with our regular episodes with amazing guests closer to fall! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Sometimes it feels like we should be doing bigger, longer, more epic adventures with our kids. But what if two nights of camping a few times a year was actually the perfect amount for your family? Freshly back from a camping weekend, on this episode we share our insights into how to make the most of your weekend trip to fit your work schedule, lower the stress, reduce the amount of laundry, and get some sleep! Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Is your kid starting kindergarten this year? Or maybe your kid has been in school a few years but you still don’t really understand what goes on at that place? Either way, if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens at school, you’re not alone. Today, we are talking to our favourite teacher Lauren MacLean and asking all the questions we WISH we had known to ask a year ago when our own kids started kindergarten. Tune into hear: What a day at school actually involves What kindergarten kids have to be able to do alone (here’s a link to a helpful article! How to teach your child to wipe - Busy Toddler) Questions you can ask your kid to get them to talk about their day How one afternoon a year at your kid’s school can help you and your kid How to support your kid’s teacher to spend more time teaching outside Other episodes we mentioned: Episode 20: Taking kids’ education outside, with Lauren MacLean, teacher and children’s book author Check out Lauren’s website at Teachoutdoors.ca and on Instagram @teachoutdoors.ca Follow us on Instagram and send us a DM to let us know what you thought of this episode: @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

Today we are talking about our favourite summer gear, including the gear that we always keep in our backpack, as well as our favourite summer clothing and shoes for kids! As always, we recommend buying gear and clothes second hand when possible. Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside (and then search your second hand groups for these items) Tune in to hear: The summer items you actually DON’T need to buy The essential items that stay in our backpack The items we always have in the car Our favourite kids’ shoes, shirts, shorts and hats to keep them comfortable and cool in the summer, including: Sunday Afternoon Play Hat Jan and Jul hats Patagonia Baggies shorts MEC Rapidi-T Long Sleeve Sun Shirt Episodes mentioned in this episode: Episode 66: Outdoor play (with the correct shoes) is crucial for your kid’s growing body, with Maegan Mak, paediatric physiotherapist at Playworks Physio Episode 59: How to organise your kid’s clothes to save money, save the planet, and do less laundry, with Kaili Sutton from Coast Kids Reshop Episode 74: Our most epic fails: spring 2023 edition Follow us on Instagram: @getoutsidewithkids We participate in MEC's affiliate program and we may receive compensation for items sold through the links above. We will only ever list products that we truly believe in based on our personal experience.