Run Wild My Child Podcast Sara McCarty - Run Wild My Child
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The Run Wild My Child podcast is where we discuss the importance of getting kids outside and help busy parents like you, get your kids off screens and out the door! Hosted by Sara McCarty, mom of 3 and founder of Run Wild My Child, a resource website all why kids need to spend time outside and filled with easy ways to make outdoor time fun and enjoyable for everyone, even if you’re not outdoorsy.
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First Time International Travel with Kids
In this episode, we discuss everything parents need to know when planning their first international trip with kids. Co-host Michelle Garrett is planning her first international trip with kids. She speaks with RWMC founder Sara McCarty (who just took her kids to Belize) and Travel Expert Jen Barnes (@gofamilyadventure) about topics such as how to pick an international destination, what documentation you need when traveling internationally with kids, budgeting tips for traveling as a family, choosing outdoor excursions and adventures for the whole family, and more!
Coco Beach Resort - 40% off discount for trip through August 2024
Use the code RUNWILDMYCHILD
RWMC post: Exploring Belize with Kids
Run Wild My Child Magazine
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild
Jen's Instagram: @gofamilyadventure
Jen's website: Go Family Adventure -
Nature School with Laura Stroup
Laura Stroup is a mom of 3, nature study creator, author, podcaster, and founder of School of the Wild. Laura has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Ecology with an emphasis in natural resource education. A former wildlife conservation educator and upper school science teacher, she loves traveling, hiking, and reading. Laura talks with us about her nature school and resources, her new book and podcast, getting teens outside, and so much more!
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild
Laura's website: www.fireflynatureschool.com
Laura's Instagram: @fireflynatureschool
Laura's book (affil link): Nature School
Laura's podcast: WILD Mysteries
Digital magazine: WILD Mag
Nature school: School of the Wild
How to Use a Pocket Microscope with Kids -
Literary Outdoor Adventures with Emily Liebel
Emily Liebel, mom of three, runs an Instagram account called @inclusivelibrary, where she uses books to educate, promote inclusion, understanding, justice, and inspire adventure and creativity. Emily loves showing families how reading and being outdoors can overlap in exciting ways! She currently lives in Utah and explores both mountain and city outdoor spaces weekly with her kids and friends and attends library story times, as well as leads a local story time. Emily’s here to chat with us about how literature and libraries can help busy families get outside in a variety of creative ways.
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild
Emily's Instagram: @inclusivelibrary
Posts:
How Public Libraries Can Help Families Get Outside
Spring & Summer Book & Activity Pairings
Fall & Winter Book & Activity Pairings
Emily's recommendation:
Sunday Funday by Katherine Halligan -
Humans Outside Challenge with Amy Bushatz
Amy Bushatz is an outdoor enthusiast and mom to two boys in Anchorage, Alaska. An accomplished reporter and editor, in 2017, Amy redirected her talents to a passion project known as Humans Outside, a movement to spend at least 20 minutes outside, every day. She hosts the Humans Outside podcast, which is all about her personal experiences of spending time outside, as well as travel, adventure, and outdoor living! Amy talks with us about the challenge, what it takes to be an adventurous mom in Alaska, and what getting outside every day has done for her and her family.
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild
Humans Outside website: www.humansoutside.com
Use the code WILDCHILD for 20% off your purchase!
Humans Outside Instagram: @humansoutside
Amy's recommendations:
Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam -
Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids
Sara & Michelle chat about the upcoming holiday gift-giving season and share their recommendations for the best gifts for outdoorsy kids. Gift categories include outdoor adventure gear, outdoor games, backyard toys, classic toys, experience gifts, hands-on nature STEM gifts, gifts for older kids and teens, family gifts, memberships and subscription boxes, and so much more!
For info on each of the products discussed, links to purchase, and lots more ideas, download our FREE gift guide: https://runwildmychild.com/gift-guide-pdf/
Gift Guide 2022
Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Kids
Outdoor Toys that Promote Creative Play
Experience Gifts for Outdoor Kids
Best Backyard Toys for Kids
Gifts for Outdoor Moms
Favorite Educational Nature Books for Kids
Best Balance Bikes for Toddlers
Favorite Bike Accessories for Kids
Wonder Club Explorers - use the code BEMERRY for 30% off your purchase
Teen Gift Guide from Jen @gofamilyadventure -
The Importance of Nature, Wonder & Friendship with Elizabeth Newcamp
Elizabeth Newcamp is a Colorado-based homeschooling mom of three boys. She is the co-host of Slate's Parenting Podcast Mom And Dad Are Fighting and author of the expat travel and parenting blog, Dutch Dutch Goose. Elizabeth loves the outdoors and has a passion for engaging her children within the world around them. She’s here with us today to talk about travel, outdoor adventures, parenting advice, and friendship.
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild
Elizabeth's website: www.dutchdutchgoose.com
Elizabeth Instagram: @ejdn
Mom & Dad Are Fighting
Elizabeth's recommendations:
The Lost Spells
Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature
Customer Reviews
Thank you for this breath of fresh air!
I felt like society wanted me to choose between being adventurous or a mom. This podcast is a breath of fresh air and reinforce what I knew what was best for us all along. I am subscribed and anxious to hear more!
So helpful!
This podcast has great tips and tricks for getting children outdoors! I’m so thankful for this podcast.
Love love love this podcast!!
I’ve been so excited to hear this - I listened to all of them last night! What a refreshing, honest, and inspiring podcast about parenting and getting kids outside. Thank you for making this!