E4: Backyard ice rinks 101

Author Sandi Schwartz shares about her new book Finding Ecohappiness which covers the much important topic of kids, nature and how it affects their mental health. https://ecohappinessproject.com Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer smile.amazon.com/dp/0941936503/

Bridget shares tips and stories that inspire us to solo adventure with our kids.

Outdoor family expert, Amelia Mayer (known as the owner of Mountain mama) speaks to us about proper winter layering for our families. We cover basics and more in-depth subjects so everyone can learn something new. Helpful links: https://talesofamountainmama.com/gear-discounts/ https://talesofamountainmama.com/layering-kids-cold-weather/ https://talesofamountainmama.com/iksplor-adventure-wear/ https://talesofamountainmama.com/kids-base-layers/ https://talesofamountainmama.com/shred-dog-gear-review/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoorfamilychat

I talk with two musher moms to go a little deeper into the sport of dog sledding and see how that might look for different families.

Let’s dive into dog sledding with families and go over why you might want to give it a try! My kids and myself love the sport of mushing and I hope you enjoy a peak into this world during my conversation with musher mom, Casey.

Final episode in our backyard rink series, This episode covers an alternative to traditional ice rinks. synthetic ice is a great option for people in warm climates or for those who want more time skating so if you are curious, listen in!

Welcome to part two of our group interview about backyard ice rinks. Listen in as I chat with Steve and Frank share more on the subject.

Continuing our backyard rink series, I interview some rink parents in order to share stories and experiences.

The first in our back yard ice rink series! Whether you have never heard of backyard ice rinks or if you have already started the journey, this episode will have some good info to get you and your family outside enjoying the ice.

What might kicksledding look like in a real life family scenario? Rhiana from Minnesota shares stories about her personal experiences with the activity and how it’s been raising kids along side kicksledding and long winters. Rhiana can be found on Instagram @rhianahal