Outdoors At Night: Summer Series - On The Ground Parenting Podcast Episode 5

20/08/2025 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Outdoors At Night: Summer Series - On The Ground Parenting Podcast Episode 5

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Bear down...at the end of the driveway!? On the Ground Parenting this week goes Outdoors At Night! Sandy, Sam, and Kelly explore the unique experience of getting outdoors after dark. I read that bears are attracted to the smell of people who don't subscribe to our podcast...just saying.They dive into the anxiety associated with nighttime, from spooky sounds to a fear of bears. The hosts offer books like "Just a Walk" and "Wake Up Night" and practical advice to help both children - and parents! - get over their fears. The episode provides actionable ideas for making night exploration fun and safe, from using flashlights and laying on a trampoline to stargaze to the appeal of food cooked over a fire. The hosts discuss the importance of involving children in the cooking process, building patience and providing opportunities for important safety conversations. They close with a reminder that these nighttime adventures create lasting memories and build a strong relationship with the outdoors.In This Episode[01:01] Books that help with worries about getting outdoors.[02:05] Overcoming fears of the dark for both kids and adults.[05:18] Humorous encounters with nighttime wildlife.[08:48] Helping children through their outdoor worries.[11:50] Fun activities for nighttime, like trampolining and hammocks.[13:43] The enticing nature of cooking food outdoors at night.[18:22] Using natural consequences to teach life lessons.[19:22] Why nighttime outdoor adventures create lasting memories.Connect with UsIf you enjoyed this episode and want to sponsor or support the show, or even ask a question of our hosts, visit the Central Hub athttps://linktr.ee/onthegroundparentingOn the Ground Parenting is produced, engineered, and published by Red Juice Studio. To learn more, visithttps://www.redjuicestudio.com/Connect with Us! If you enjoyed this episode and want to sponsor or support the show, or even ask a question of our hosts, visit the Central Hub at linktr.ee/onthegroundparentingOn the Ground Parenting is produced, engineered, and published by Red Juice Studio. To learn more, visit redjuicestudio.com

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