198: Beyond the Front Door with José Bergeron: Small Shifts That Transform Family & Classroom Life Outdoors

About this episode

The episode discusses how small shifts in daily routines can reconnect children with nature and enhance their learning and well-being.

🎧 Beyond the Front Door with José Bergeron: Small Shifts That Transform Family & Classroom Life Outdoors What if the most meaningful learning—for both families and classrooms—begins just beyond the front door? In this episode, I’m joined by José Bergeron , author of Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family , to explore how simple, everyday moments in nature can transform the way children live, learn, and connect—at home and in school. We talk about why so many children are disconnected from the outdoors—and how small, intentional shifts can bring nature back into daily rhythms. José shares insights on child development, the power of unstructured play, and how outdoor experiences support focus, creativity, and emotional well-being. This conversation is for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to create meaningful, low-pressure ways for children to learn and thrive outside. 👋 Meet José Meet José Bergeron , author of Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family . He is passionate about helping families and educators reconnect children with the natural world through simple, meaningful everyday experiences…

People in this episode

Host: Victoria Hackett

Guest: José Bergeron

Topics covered

• nature connection
• child development
• outdoor learning
• family engagement
• unstructured play

Keywords

• outdoor classrooms
• nature based curriculum
• family life
• education
• children's well-being

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family

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