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starmeddia5starmeddia5pdf [Download] There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) – Linda Åkeson McGurk FullDownload Ebook PDF There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)Full Read Click Here To Download Book: Link: https://tenantakidonni.blogspot.com/?book=1501143638 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Discover the Bestseller Everyone is Talking About: Reading There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) pdf , There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A...2025-07-2700 minRun Wild My Child PodcastRun Wild My Child PodcastPromoting Outdoor Independent Play with Julianne NienbergJulianne Nienberg is the voice behind @myoutdoorsymom on Instagram and the host of the brand new My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, where she helps busy parents raise confident, capable kids through the magic of outdoor play. She’s a big believer that letting kids play independently outside builds confidence, not just for the kids, but for moms, too. Her content is full of practical tips, relatable stories, and encouragement to make outdoor time a little easier and a lot more doable. She's here today talking to Sara about how to promote independent play in kids, how to spend more time ou...2025-06-061h 03Adventure Nannies On AirAdventure Nannies On AirSummit Session: No Such Thing As Bad Weather with Linda McGurkListen to our Summit Session with Linda Åkeson McGurk, acclaimed journalist, parenting expert, and author of There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather.In this inspiring conversation, Linda dives into how her Scandinavian upbringing shaped her nature-forward parenting philosophy. Discover why a little rain, snow, or mud shouldn't keep children indoors, and how embracing outdoor play in all seasons boosts emotional regulation, physical development, and resilience. Learn how to foster confidence and connection in children by simply stepping outside.This session covers:The benefits of outdoor play in all weather conditions.Strategies t...2025-06-0344 minThe IgnitedNeurons PodcastThe IgnitedNeurons PodcastThis Episode Could Change How You Live, Parent, and Work | The Hidden Cost of Raising Kids IndoorsThis episode was a deep and insightful conversation where we explored the healing power of nature, the shift from outdoor to indoor living, and practical ways to reconnect with the natural world. We discussed how nature can serve as a powerful prescription for mental health, how to balance screen time with green time, and why getting back to nature is essential for both children and adults.Key Takeaways from This Episode✅47-year-old Linda would tell her 8-year-old self to stand up for herself✅Childhood can be difficult and having support matters✅Nature has always...2025-04-191h 00Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayNature's Calling: How Outdoor Play Fuels Independence and ResilienceIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the profound impact of outdoor play with journalist and author, Linda Akeson McGurk.The discussion delves into the Scandinavian philosophy of "friluftsliv," or open air living, and its benefits for children and families alike. McGurk, an advocate for nature connection, and mother of two, shares how embracing the great outdoors can enhance physical, mental, and emotional health, while fostering resilience and independence in children. The Swedish-American journalist references the alarming trends of indoor childhood activities and the resulting consequences on...2025-03-2234 minWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayWhere Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids TodayNature's Calling: How Outdoor Play Fuels Independence and ResilienceIn this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino explores the profound impact of outdoor play with journalist and author, Linda Akeson McGurk.The discussion delves into the Scandinavian philosophy of "friluftsliv," or open air living, and its benefits for children and families alike. McGurk, an advocate for nature connection, and mother of two, shares how embracing the great outdoors can enhance physical, mental, and emotional health, while fostering resilience and independence in children. The Swedish-American journalist references the alarming trends of indoor childhood activities and the resulting consequences on...2025-03-2234 minBecoming BeautyBecoming Beauty038 | Getting outside more changed my life.I wouldn't consider myself to be an "outdoorsy" person, but that is changing rapidly. Over the last few years, I've made a concerted effort to spend a lot more time outside, and it has transformed our family and my personal life. In this episode, I share what prompted me to spend more time outside, how that initiative unfolded, and some practical tips to spend more time outside. So put in your headphones and head outside as we dig into the wonders of spending more time outdoors!   Read: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather (Linda Åke...2025-02-1933 minReading RevisitedReading Revisitedep. 37: Our Favorite Winter ReadsWelcome to Reading Revisited, a place for friends to enjoy some good old-fashioned book chat while revisiting the truth, beauty, and goodness we’ve found in our favorite books.Hannah’s Favorite Winter Books: Silas Marner by George EliotVillette by Charlotte BronteMurder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie Jessica’s Favorite Winter Books: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Murder in the Cathedral by T.S. Eliot A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles Kelsie’s Favori...2025-01-201h 23Woo Woo GypsyWoo Woo Gypsyfriluftsliv and free yourselfSend us a textMother Nature just calls to you and wants you to explore. Head that call and get your ass outside. Breath in that sweet fresh air. Take a camping trip. Plan your next meeting or interview outside on a walk. Learn the friluftsliv way of life.Purchase The Open Air Life; Discover the Nordic art of friluftsliv and embrace nature every day By: Linda Akeson McGurk here: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-open-air-life-discover-the-nordic-art-of-friluftsliv-and-embrace-nature-every-day_linda-keson-mcgurk/38519074/?resultid=9efed43d-0ad4-4f66-a650-31a3144b728e#edition=64129694&idiq=530873772025-01-1646 minNight Sky TouristNight Sky Tourist112- Winter Solstice 2024Winter Solstice has been a significant time of year across cultures for thousands of year. In this episode, we check out some little-known archaeoastronomy sites across the United States that have alignments with the Winter Solstice, chat with Tacy Quinn and Lauren Theis about their 15 Weeks of Friluftsliv for some tips for getting the most enjoyment out of our winter stargazing experiences, and take a tour across the winter night sky to identify constellations and planets that you can see with the naked eye. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/112 for more information about this episode. 2024-12-1751 min10% Happier with Dan Harris10% Happier with Dan HarrisThe Science Of Walking: The Benefits Of Walking In Nature, Walking Meetings, And Walking Meditation | Dacher KeltnerNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- This scientist says that walking is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Here are some ways you can incorporate it into your life. Today we're going to talk about something so obvious, but so incredibly powerful. Walking. This is the third of a three part mini-series we're doing focused on the benefits of spending time outdoors. Dr. Keltner is one of the world’s fo...2024-11-2933 min10% Happier with Dan Harris10% Happier with Dan HarrisHow To Get The Physiological And Psychological Benefits Of Nature If You Don’t Live Near Nature | Dacher KeltnerNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Practical tips for accessing the healthcare of nature no matter where you live. It’s very possible that you've heard the long list of physiological and psychological benefits that one can derive from getting out into nature. Those benefits include improved mood, boosted immune system, lowered blood pressure and more. That being said, 80 percent of Americans live in urban areas. So today, we're going to talk to an expert about how to...2024-11-2227 min10% Happier with Dan Harris10% Happier with Dan HarrisThe Science Of How Nature Changes Your Brain—From Sleep To Cognition To Your Nervous System | Dacher KeltnerNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Scientific evidence that spending time in nature has profound impacts on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We’ve got something special planned for you today. We’re talking about the massive psychological and physiological benefits of being in nature. Nature impacts your mood. It has a whole long list of positive benefits for your nervous system, and even changes how you are with other people. In fact, as you'll hear today’s gues...2024-11-1535 min10% Happier with Dan Harris10% Happier with Dan HarrisThe Antidote To Not-Enoughness | Robin Wall KimmererNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Radical strategies for the scarcity mindset. Robin Wall Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She is the author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, which has earned Kimmerer wide acclaim. Her first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses, was awarded the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding nature writing, and her other work has appeared in...2024-11-131h 07Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home OrganizationMoms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization164 // Finding Inspiration on the Journey to “Think More and Do With Less” - with Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms PodcastOur journeys to a simpler, more intentional life can be influenced by many things - including books, podcasts, our faith, other thought traditions, and more. Today I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Diane Boden from the top-rated podcast, Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews in regards to living a life in the pursuit of less. For more than a decade, Diane’s goal has been simple to think more and do with less. Her journey has incorporated aspects of her Christian faith, as well as nature, Stoicism, Buddhism, and ot...2024-10-2433 minMoms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home OrganizationMoms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization164 // Finding Inspiration on the Journey to “Think More and Do With Less” - with Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms PodcastOur journeys to a simpler, more intentional life can be influenced by many things - including books, podcasts, our faith, other thought traditions, and more. Today I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Diane Boden from the top-rated podcast, Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews in regards to living a life in the pursuit of less. For more than a decade, Diane’s goal has been simple to think more and do with less. Her journey has incorporated aspects of her Christian faith, as well as nature, Stoicism, Buddhism, and ot...2024-10-2433 minThe 1000 Hours Outside PodcastThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 362: Children Should Play Outside Year Round | Linda Akeson McGurk, Rain or Shine MammaIn this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Linda McGurk back for her third appearance. Together, they discuss the transformative impact of outdoor play in all seasons, challenging cultural misconceptions around inclement weather. Linda shares insights from her Scandinavian upbringing and offers practical tips for navigating cold, dark, and rainy days. They explore how nature serves as a noncompetitive, restorative space for children and teens alike, providing essential developmental and mental health benefits. Tune in to learn how embracing the elements can lead to lasting joy and resilience for families everywhere.**Get...2024-10-1155 minPlayful Nature Podcast by WildStrongPlayful Nature Podcast by WildStrong#3 Ginny Yurich: How to Keep You and the Kids Outside, All Year Round“The premise is simple, but the impact is profound.” – Ginny Yurich, Founder of 1000 Hours Outside The concept at the core of this movement is simple - the amount of time kids spend outside ‘actually matters’, though you may not hear this very often. A childhood flooded with nature time benefits kids (and adults) in untold ways. In this episode, we chat with one of Gill’s long-term inspirations, Ginny Yurich. If you’re not familiar with 1000 Hours Outside, do check it out. We found it to be a great tool for thinking creatively abo...2024-10-091h 02De Repente CringeDe Repente Cringe#43 De Repente ViajamosNo episódio 43 de De Repente Cringe, Luisa e Marianna contam as últimas novidades na vida delas e as viagens recentes que fizeram. Um episódio leve e pra por o papo em dia com vocês!DICAS:- Instagram Mãe de 4: https://www.instagram.com/annieineventyrland?igsh=MW96d3N2MGJjejYyNQ==- Livro: Crianças Dinamarquesas- Livro: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (Linda Åkeson McGurk)- Livro: A geração ansiosa: Como a infância hiperconectada está causando uma epidemi...2024-07-241h 00Art HorseArt Horse131. Jess: picnicking, pancakes, and a private partyThis episode is a walk sans dog(s), about some things I'm excited about lately:(Finally,) a kiln update!!Doing regular things but except outside (like olive-oil blueberry pancakes)Cancelling classes and refusing to feel badTaking virtual fiddle lessons instead of (and in addition to) feeling embarrassed in front of other peopleI mentionThere's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk (oops!!)The Opt-Out Family by Erin LoechnerUntil the Streetlights come on by Ginny Yurich1000 Hours Outside PodcastOut There: a Camper Cookbook by Lee KalpakisAlexis Nikole: https://www.instagram.com/blackforager/2024-06-2030 minThe Homeschool Sisters PodcastThe Homeschool Sisters PodcastEpisode 145: On The Importance of Nature, with Linda Åkeson McGurkEpisode 145: On The Importance of Nature, with Linda Åkeson McGurk In the third episode of our Summer 2024 Poolside Professional Development Series for Moms, we explore the importance of nature in the lives of our children, teens, and ourselves. This week, we are sharing a conversation with Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish-American writer, author, and blogger. If you're a lifelong nature enthusiast, or if you'd love to include more nature into your days but don't know where to begin, you're going to love this episode! View the show notes here: - Episode 145: On The Im...2024-06-1536 minMOVRSMOVRSThe Open-Air Life (Friluftsliv) with Linda Åkeson McGurk | Ep. 35I'm pumped to start of this next season with a returning guest, Linda Åkeson McGurk.  She was a big inspiration behind our move from NY to Sweden, and it's so cool to be able to talk to her again after now living in Sweden for almost 2 years.  We talk about some of our shared experiences living in the US and Sweden, and spend a lot of time talk about her amazing new book, The Open-Air Life.We hope you enjoy the episode, and please don't forgot to rate it and subscribe so you don't miss out on new...2024-04-2950 minNight Sky TouristNight Sky Tourist94- Magic in a Hidden Bag of Stars: The Beehive ClusterThis episode is a continuation of Episode 93 where I interviewed Linda Åkeson McGurk about her book The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. Here, I take you on a star tour by telling you a story of how I discovered something new in the night sky while taking time to experience the transition of twilight. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/94 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FROM EPISODE 94: Episode 93- Scandinavia’s Open-Air Living Mindset with Linda Åkeson McGu...2024-04-1615 minAustralian Homeschool StoriesAustralian Homeschool StoriesElisa - Sydney, NSW / Dharug Country“They spent their preschool years when they were three and four years old playing all the time. But then they went to school and they forgot how to play.”Elisa is a newly minted homeschooler. This is the episode you are going to want to listen to if you are on the precipice of taking the leap into homeschooling or you have found yourself deep in the trenches of deschooling your own children and yourself. The daughter of a teacher who became a teacher herself, Elisa is now a homeschooling mum to twin boys and a daughter (ages...2024-04-1458 minNight Sky TouristNight Sky Tourist93- Scandinavia's Open-Air Living Mindset with Linda Åkeson McGurkLinda Åkeson McGurk is the author of two books: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids and The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. Linda is a Swedish American writer who passionately advocates for the Nordic outdoor tradition called friluftsliv. She’s written two books, which I already mentioned, and runs the blog “Rain or Shine Momma” where she shares tips and inspiration for outdoor play everyday, regardless of the weather. And I don’t think these tips are for...2024-04-0842 minNight Sky TouristNight Sky Tourist84- Gnome Matter the Weather with Tacy Quinn & Lauren TheisWinter is one of the very best times for stargazing. Unfortunately, it’s really easy to skip winter stargazing because it’s too cold. In this episode, I chat with Tacy Quinn and Lauren Theis to learn how to enjoy the outdoors no matter the weather the Scandinavian Way. They share their new project called “Gnome Matter the Weather” and their “15 Weeks of Frulifsliv” challenge. Visit NightSkyTourist.com/84 for more information about this episode. CHECK OUT THESE LINKS FROM EPISODE 84: Gnome Matter the Weather Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...2023-12-2646 minYour Outside MindsetYour Outside Mindset"The Open Air Life" with Sweden's Linda Akeson-McGurkToday my guest is Linda  Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of The Open-Air Life and the bestselling parenting memoir There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather. She is a passionate advocate for the Nordic outdoor tradition friluftsliv and runs the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, where she shares tips and inspiration for outdoor play every day, regardless of the weather. McGurk and her work have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Post, Huffington Post, Psychology Today and many more. When she is not working, she...2023-12-051h 05The Andrea Barkley ShowThe Andrea Barkley ShowEp. 39 - There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather: Living the Open Air Life with Linda Åkeson McGurkDo you feel bored, lethargic, and a little restless? Is your screen time (and your children's) getting out of hand? Always rushing to get home...but for what? More screens? Spend an hour with me and one of my absolute favorite authors LInda Akeson McGurk as we talk about modern life and a shift back into all that nature offers physically and mentally. More about Linda Akeson McGurk https://rainorshinemamma.com/ More about Andrea Barkley https://andreabarkley.com/2023-11-1355 minSol y Magia PodcastSol y Magia Podcast45: No existe tal cosa como el mal clima | Resumen del Libro de Linda Åkeson McGurk¿Y si dejamos de ver el frío como un enemigo? Esto es justo lo que este libro poderoso nos enseña para aprovechar TANTOS beneficios a la salud de los niños. En este episodio te resumo: - La cultura y filosofía con respecto al mal clima en Suecia - Por qué deberíamos alentar a nuestros niños a ensuciarse - Las razones para relajarnos como papás y dejar a los niños tomar riesgos con precaución - El poder del juego en la naturaleza2023-10-1820 minThe Homestead EducationThe Homestead Education1000 Hours Outside with Ginny YurichThere’s a reason homesteading and homeschooling often go hand-in-hand. We recognize the shortcomings in the system and want to create a better childhood and a better future for our kids—one where they are free to be creative, healthy, active, smart, resilient, and resourceful. But as simple as that kind of life sounds, it’s not always easy.  Today’s podcast guest gets it. Ginny Yurich is the genius behind the 1000 Hours Outside movement and the author of the upcoming book Until the Streetlights Come On! Ginny discovered the benefits of unstructured outside play when her children...2023-09-2951 minThe Milk Minute- A Lactation PodcastThe Milk Minute- A Lactation PodcastCluster Feeding Survival GuideThis week on the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen talk about one of their most asked about topics - cluster feeding. They get brutally honest when it comes to the reality of cluster feeding and that is, it can be a real B**CH. Don't worry - they’ve got tips to help get you through those days that seem to last an eternity. So what exactly is cluster feeding? Is your baby cluster feeding? Is there a timeline for it? Can you predict and plan for it? They answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Tune in...2023-09-0135 minFormerly Feral PodcastFormerly Feral PodcastThe Open-Air LifeIt’s no surprise that this particular Substack is about changing your experience with life. And maybe Nordic novelty will be the thing that leads you to a different experience with life. I’m hoping so with this post. A few years ago, Linda Akeson McGurk wrote a trendy book about rearing children with a more integrated experience with the natural world. The book is called There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids. The title is from the Noridc expression, “There’s no such thing as bad weath...2023-08-2405 min10% Happier with Dan Harris10% Happier with Dan HarrisWe Know Nature Is Good for Us. Here’s How To Make Time for It, Scandinavian Style | Linda Åkeson McGurkNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Today’s guest is Linda Åkeson McGurk, a Swedish American writer and author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids. Her latest book is called The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day. She is the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma, a resource for parents and other caregivers. In this...2023-08-2155 minWork and Worship - Christian Entrepreneurship & MotherhoodWork and Worship - Christian Entrepreneurship & MotherhoodLaunching a Digital Product With Limited Time with Linda BarryHave you ever wondered what it would be like to launch a digital product, but felt as though there was no way you could fit it in around your incredibly busy schedule? If so, this episode is for you!  Today we are talking with Linda Barry of Linda Barry Photography and the Single Moms Meal Prep Membership about how she was able to launch her digital membership while working full-time and overcoming the challenges of being a single mom.In this episode, we discuss:Working full-time as a single mom while pursuing a growing business o...2023-06-2753 minBookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsTaking the Classics Outside with Amy Bushatz (E24)Send us a textAmy Bushatz is a reporter, editor, runner, Army wife and is the founder of Humans Outside. Humans Outside helps inspire us all to get outside for at least 20 mins, every single day. She hosts her own podcast, Humans Outside. Amy and I chatted about SO many books in this episode, you can check the show notes below to verify that. But I am convinced that is what happens when two people who love books come together to discuss…books. In this episode, Amy tells us all about the science of getting out...2023-05-0356 minKids Who Explore Parent EditionKids Who Explore Parent EditionEp.114 Childhood is Created Outside with Linda Åkeson McGurkWhat’s the Scandinavian perspective on outdoor play? That you can’t have too much of it, and there’s no such thing as bad weather! Linda Åkeson McGurk, from Sweden, teaches us the essential nature of the outdoors in childhood.  Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of the parenting memoir There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life. McGurk is a passionate advocate for raising kids in the outdoors and thinks that the best childhood memories are created outside, while jumping in puddles, digging in dirt, catching bugs and climb...2023-04-0449 minReturning to UsReturning to UsBuilding your family systemToday is the last episode in our series on how other cultures raise children.Throughout the world parents use a whole network of people to help raise their child. In this episode Lauren discusses how you can create that network. This not only gives you a break from your kids but exposes your kids to people of all ages.  Ideas discussed include: Allo parenting - allow older kids to help parent the youngerCreate a network of older people in your community to act as Aunties and Uncles and help take shifts with childcare. Build a multi-age pla...2023-04-0316 minReturning to UsReturning to UsBuilding Resilience and Self-EsteemOver the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. Today she discusses building self-esteem in our kids which leads to more resilient and less anxious children. In the last few years we have moved away from a strict authoritarian approach to parenting.  The US has embraced giving kids a little more control while, at the same time, we became overprotective and controlling in a different manner. This episode discusses six ways to help your kids become more resilient and gain self-esteem.Limit your requests or ord...2023-03-2725 minKids Who Explore Parent EditionKids Who Explore Parent EditionEp. 112 Open Air Classrooms with Amy CornetWhen we asked Amy, who teaches at an outdoor school if there were any cons to learning in the outdoors, she couldn’t think of even one! However, she could name endless pros. Tune in to hear all of them!    Amy started her teaching career in Japan for a year and then came back home to Canada and has been working for Sturgeon Public Schools since. She has been teaching kindergarten for the past 14 years. A few years back, she read "There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather" by Linda Åkeson McGurkand together with another kinder...2023-03-2143 minReturning to UsReturning to UsHow On Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior? Pt. 3Over the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. This is the third episode in a three part series on how other cultures handle children's misbehavior. You can find the link to the first two episodes in the show notes. Lauren does a quick review of the strategies discussed in the first two episodes and then adds a couple more. Today these include using role play, questions, and general lightheartedness to change the situation. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the epis...2023-03-2015 minReturning to UsReturning to UsHow on Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior? Pt. 2Over the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. This is the second episode in a three part series on how other cultures handle children's misbehavior. You can find the link to the first episode in the show notes. Lauren does a quick review of the strategies discussed in the first episode and then adds a couple more for younger kids. The new strategies are:Turning science into real lifeMaking objects talkMonster storiesListen to the episode to hear stories demonstrating each of these methods. ...2023-03-1318 minReturning to UsReturning to UsHow On Earth Do We Deal with Misbehavior?Over the last few episodes, Lauren has discussed how other cultures teach cooperation, helpfulness, motivation, and emotional control. This is the first episode in a three part series on how other cultures handle children's misbehavior. She discusses six different ways to correct misbehaviorA strong “No” or “The Look.” Consequence puzzlesQuestionsResponsibilityActions and not wordsIgnoringThe goal is to teach children to use their executive functioning and learn why the misbehavior is not beneficial to them or your family, not to punish.Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How do I get...2023-03-0615 minReturning to UsReturning to UsHow Other Cultures Teach Emotional Control - Pt 2In this episode Lauren continues her discussion of how other cultures raise their children and teach them emotional control. She talks about the use of “awe” in calming down yourself and your kiddo. There are things we see everyday and don’t notice, beautiful views for instance, that if you open your eyes and look at them with awe bring you back to the present. So, take your kids outside to calm them down. When they are old enough and have their calming strategies in place, ignore the behavior. Use this in a mindful way once the...2023-02-2712 minReturning to UsReturning to UsHow Other Cultures Teach Emotional Control - Part 1In this episode Lauren continues her discussion of how other cultures raise their children to be a part of the family unit in a helpful and cooperative way. To raise helpful, cooperative, and motivated kids you have to teach them emotional control and how to return to a calm, neutral state. The first way we do this is to model calm to our children. How do we do that when they are pushing our buttons, not listening, or throwing a tantrum? This episode walks you through some techniques to return yourself to a calm state before dealing w...2023-02-2025 minThe Homeschool How ToThe Homeschool How To#1: Should I Homeschool My Kids?In this episode, I explain all of the reasons I want to homeschool my two children. I also list all of my fears around homeschooling. Join me as I embark on a journey to find out why homeschool has become so popular, what is the best way to do it, how does it differ from region to region, and ultimately, if I decide to homeschool my kids. Book referenced: There's No Such Thing as Bad WeatherThere's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv...2023-02-1527 minReturning to UsReturning to UsInstilling Intrinsic Motivation In Your KidsMany parents and teachers use bribes to get kids to do tasks that are unappealing to them.  But, bribing kids doesn’t teach them how to be intrinsically motivated to do a task which is a skill they’ll need as they grow older. So, how do we motivate kids to do unappealing tasks without bribing them? Lauren walks you through the do’s and don’ts of motivating your kids without bribing, overly praising them, or using an authoritarian approach.Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: Why do so many kids...2023-02-1319 minOutdoor Classrooms PodcastOutdoor Classrooms Podcast3. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TOUR & TALK: The Hidden Valley Forest School with Bianca HagenBUCKLE UP AS WE TRAVEL TO FIND "SEEDS OF INSPIRATION" FROM OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS ALL OVER THE WORLD. Each month, we visit a new Outdoor Classroom and celebrate the power and purpose of Teaching Gardens. We also highlight the brilliant creative work of the many educators who have taken their outdoor space from an unproven concept to an engaging Outdoor Classroom. Many are graduates from our Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp, members of our CIRCLE community, and experts in the nature-based learning field. HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE: Today I have Bianca Hagen on...2023-02-0740 minReturning to UsReturning to UsHow to Make Kids CooperateToday Lauren discusses getting your kids to cooperate. She talks about merging the world of kids and adults so that your kids are a part of your life and understand their responsibility. The podcast looks into creating independent and autonomous kids so you can have your own life and your own identity. This is a can’t miss episode for anyone feeling like they have become lost in being a Mom. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: Lately I am fighting a lot with my kids. Try-at-home tip: Com...2023-02-0621 minReturning to UsReturning to UsHelpfulness: How to Make Kids HelpfulThe first in a three part series discussing how other cultures raise their children. In this installment, Lauren discusses how cultures raise helpful children and how to incorporate that into your family, whatever the age of your kiddos.She discusses the view of a family as a team, acomedido, and how to start these practices in your own home. There are only three rules: Make the request clear.Make the request doable.Don’t force it. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode:  Why do so many kids need con...2023-01-3016 minHealth Power: The OG Health Podcast with Lisa Davis, MPHHealth Power: The OG Health Podcast with Lisa Davis, MPHBONUS HP EP #1164: Discover the Self-Care Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every DaySend us a textHi, Lisa here. I just got home from walking the dogs on this beautiful winter day with a few inches of snow on the ground and I was inspired to add this episode even though today's already went up earlier.  I am joined by Linda Åkeson McGurk the author of The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day.Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of the bestselling parenting memoir There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secre...2023-01-1843 minTree SpeechTree SpeechOpen-Air Life with Linda Åkeson McGurkHappy New Year, Tree Speechers! We celebrate 2023 and our 30th episode by speaking with Swedish-American author Linda Åkeson McGurk, whose book "The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day” shows us how to embody a Frilufsliv life by getting outside and embracing the outdoors no matter the time of year or temperature. Our conversations explore the many ways being outside strengthens our mental and physical health, builds community, and nurtures a necessary relationship with nature. Even more, it might all be more simple than you think! This episode was written and rec...2023-01-0630 minAnother ChapterAnother ChapterChapter Five - 2022 Round-up (Part 2)In Chapter 5, with a glass of bubbles to toast both the new year and the new podcast, Claire and Rebecca reflect on their year of reading in 2022! In this episode - which is split in two for your convenience -  they talk about their favourite books across a variety of categories and also share some feedback of their listener’s favourites. We have included the list of the books mentioned in this second half of this chapter if you want to expand your TBR!—————Books Mentioned in this Episode: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus "The R...2023-01-0442 minPodcast Archives - Anita no TrabalhoPodcast Archives - Anita no TrabalhoEpisódio #18 Temporada 7: A Anita e a velocidade vertiginosa dos dias A Anita poderia começar este episódio com uma qualquer frase batida que falasse de como o ano voou, como nem se deu conta de que Dezembro vai já lançado em direção ao fim, ou como o tempo parece escapar-se-lhe entre os dedos. A vertiginosa velocidade dos dias, por mais que se repita à exaustão e por mais que seja a constante, não deixa nunca de a surpreender. E assim, neste corre-corre alucinado, a Anita vê-se chegada ao fim de mais um ano. É tempo de pôr pés ao alto, respirar fundo e fazer...2022-12-2257 minAdult EducationAdult EducationEnjoying The Outdoors 101 With Linda Akeson McGurk (Friluftsliv)Enjoying and respecting the outdoors is not exactly a skill that's being preached to our young people. There's this great big world out there at our fingertips, but we're all more concerned with what's happening on Instagram and in our email. I know, this sounds preachy. I don't mean it to be that way, but I think it is important for us to get outside more. I spoke with Linda Akeson McGurk about her new book 'THE OPEN AIR LIFE: DISCOVER THE NORDIC ART OF FRILUFTSLIV AND EMBRACE NATURE EVERY DAY.' The Nordic people have an...2022-12-1531 minGet ConnectedGet Connected"Friluftsliv" & The Open Air LifeWhile about 80% of the population of the developed world lives in urban areas—human bodies and brains are much the same since we lived in caves and in nature. In her new book, THE OPEN-AIR LIFE, Swedish-American writer Linda Åkeson McGurk shares the principles the Nordic practice of Friluftsliv and explains how unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature can improve mental and physical health, relationships, and general well-being. For more, visit LindaMcgurk.com.2022-12-0514 minDaily Dodge Exclusive AudioDaily Dodge Exclusive AudioOpen Air Life: FriluftslivFriluftsliv doesn't have a direct English counterpart, but the the Norwegian word that loosely translates to "Outdoor Life" is not unduly complicated. Friluftsliv emphasizes connection to nature, physical skills, and finding peace in a noisy world. Author Linda McGurk guides readers through this Nordic secret, how to pronounce it, and how we apply Friluftsliv to our everyday lives. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690818/the-open-air-life-by-linda-akeson-mcgurk/2022-11-2809 minWrite About NowWrite About NowThe Swedish Secret to Health and Happiness"Friluftsliv" is what Swedish people do outside all day before they cuddle up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot chocolate. It's also the subject of the terrific new book The Open-Air Life written by Write About Now guest Linda Akeson Mcgurk. From walking barefoot around the neighborhood to foraging for mushrooms, Mcgurk talks about why and how we should spend more time outside and how friluftsliv can combat stress, anxiety disorders, depression, and burnout. Even if you're not the outdoorsy type, you'll find this interview a nice anecdote to our frantic...2022-11-2241 minThe YammerThe YammerHall Pass Hospital Visit & Family Resilience | Episode 73This episode of the American Yammer is brought to you by your host F3 Hall Pass (Matt) and F3 Big Papi (Juan). Key takeaways from the episode: Hall Pass shard his work with the 75 hard challenge and experience with the character mile. Hall Pass shares his visit to the hospital and how he and his wife came together to support their daughter. There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) by Linda Åkeson McGurk. Hall Pass is searching for someone to keep h...2022-11-111h 00Simple FamiliesSimple FamiliesOpen Air Life ft. Linda Åkeson McGurkFRILUFTSLIV is the Norwegian word describing a popular Nordic way of life: Passion for nature and getting outdoors. I loved learning more about this concept (and cultural differences) from Linda Åkeson McGurk, and author and mother who has raised children in the US and Scandinavia in her new book The Open-Air Life.Links from the episode Linda's Website The Open-Air Life Simple Families Episode 90: There's no Such a Thing as Bad Weather Sponsors Faherty – Get 20% off your first order of quality & comfort on fahertybrand.com/simple and use code "Simple." Indeed – Visit indeed.com/famil...2022-11-1053 minThe 1000 Hours Outside PodcastThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast1KHO 90: Kids Need More Nature and We Need to Provide Them With It | Linda Akeson McGurk, The Open-Air Life | The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, EP #90Rain or Shine Mamma, Linda Akeson McGurk is back to discuss friluftsliv - a form of slow nature. Linda Akeson McGurk is a Swedish American journalist and author who believes life is better outside. Her first book, the parenting memoir There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom’s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge), was published in 2017 to critical acclaim, receiving mentions in The Wall Street Journal as well as The New York Times. Since then, the book has become an Amazon bestseller and been translated into five languages. The...2022-11-031h 04Experience Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.Experience Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day by Linda åkeson McgurkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578983to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day Author: Linda åkeson Mcgurk Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy Publisher's Summary: A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more a...2022-11-017h 26Experience The Unforgettable Full Audiobook Experience!Experience The Unforgettable Full Audiobook Experience!The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day by Linda åkeson McgurkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578983to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day Author: Linda åkeson Mcgurk Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more a...2022-11-017h 26Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureThe Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day by Linda åkeson McgurkPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578983 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day Author: Linda åkeson Mcgurk Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending m...2022-11-0110 minDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureThe Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day by Linda åkeson McgurkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578983to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day Author: Linda åkeson Mcgurk Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more a...2022-11-017h 26Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple LivingMinimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple LivingEP244: The Open Air Life with Linda Åkeson McGurkJust like there is slow food, slow parenting, and slow entertainment, friluftsliv is a form of slow nature. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv ('free-loofts-liv') is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa. The concept is humble, but revolutionary: Live simply. Go outside often. Be kind to the earth. Friluftsliv can be as simple as an evening walk around the neighborhood or as advanced as a multiday backpacking expedition in the remote wilderness, or anything in between. Joining me...2022-11-0131 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyThe Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day by Linda åkeson McgurkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578983to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day Author: Linda åkeson Mcgurk Narrator: Laura Jennings Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 26 minutes Release date: November 1, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy Publisher's Summary: A complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature. In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more a...2022-11-017h 26Nature GuysNature GuysKids in Nature with Courtney RyanHometown Nature Heroes are everywhere! Bob talks with Courtney Ryan a passionate advocate for getting kids outside. Special thanks to the Cincinnati Nature Center for sponsoring this episode. Courtney’s Recommended Resources: Sands Montessori Outdoor Campus Sands Montessori Partners: Native Roots Madison Tree Care and Landscaping Motz Turf Farms Sunbelt Rentals Books to Read:  Balanced And Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, And Capable Children By Angela J. Hanscom  Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to A Nature-Rich Life By Richard Louv  Play The Forest School Way: Woo...2022-10-0429 minMontessori Moms in the WildMontessori Moms in the WildOur Montessori Garden with BeckyToday we are thrilled to introduce our guest, Becky, who runs a beautifully brilliant Instagram page called Our Montessori Garden. In a short time, she imparts a massive amount of information about how and why to extend the philosophy outdoors; whether that be your back yard, a tiny balcony, or the nearest public park! This episode is packed with practical and cost-effective tips for taking Montessori outdoors.  Find Becky's amazing Instagram account here.  Here more about Linda Akeson McGurk's There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather here.  Hear more about Ang...2022-09-121h 09The Kind Parenting CompanyThe Kind Parenting CompanyWhat Nature Play Is & Why It MattersHave you noticed that ‘nature play’ has become a bit of a buzz word lately?If you’ve noticed people raving about it and wondered what that’s all about (or perhaps thought ‘isn’t it just playing outside!?’) then this week’s episode is for you!  This week, Jacquie is talking all about Nature Play and covers: - what it is- why it’s become such a popular topic of conversation in childcare/ parenting circles- what ‘nature-deficit disorder’ is- the incredible benefits...2022-04-0429 minDeliberate Motherhood PodcastDeliberate Motherhood Podcast12. Things to Consider While Out and AboutHow do you get everyone's attention when you're out and about?Consider a special whistle!  (Like Brittany-y'all this is so neat to see in action). If you can't whistle (like me), make sure you set clear boundaries for how far your kiddos are allowed to venture out (based on age, personality, and responsibility) and agree ahead of time on how they will be called.  When you collect all the people, also think about how you will make sure everyone is present.  Brittany, once again, has a great way to make sure all the kids are the...2022-02-2820 min