3: Nature Therapy & Forest Kindergarten: Letting Nature Lead with Emily Bryce

01/31/24 • 45 min

We hear it all the time: get outside more, it’s good for you! But what exactly does that mean? How can it actually benefit us and our children?

In this episode, my guest, Emily Bryce, sheds light on the tangible benefits of spending time in nature for both adults and children. Drawing from her experiences as a nature-based occupational therapist and the owner of a Forest Kindergarten, she explores the profound impact nature has on a child's development and well-being. The conversation covers practical ways for parents to seamlessly integrate outdoor activities into their daily routines. Beyond the outdoor focus, the discussion also touches on fundamental parenting principles, such as how to allow your child to feel seen and understood, and how to easily promote a change in their perspective regarding certain things. This episode highlights the importance of parents providing diverse outdoor experiences for their kids, ways for practicing mindful parenting and reevaluating how perspectives are instilled upon children.

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We hear it all the time: get outside more, it’s good for you! But what exactly does that mean? How can it actually benefit us and our children?

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2: Parenting Through the Eyes of Yoga with Kevin Corey

As parents, we are presented with numerous decisions we must make for the well-being of our children. Some of these decisions are major, like how we plan on approaching schooling, and others are more minor, like how we decide to respond to our kids during a tantrum. Regardless of the size of a decision, each one drastically affects how our children develop and the type of person they will become.

In this episode, my guest, Kevin Corey, provides insight into how his personal and professional experience as a yoga and meditation teacher affects his style of parenting. Kevin discusses the importance of embracing authenticity, encouraging vulnerability in men, and adopting a community-oriented approach to family life. The discussion also touches on his decision to homeschool as a means of being actively involved in his children's life experiences, from birth to schooling. This episode highlights the importance of parents allowing children to navigate their emotions, developing resilience, and serving as a positive inspiration by living authentically and being present.

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4: From Military Life to Family Life & the Beauty of Autism with Frank Attwood

When we learn about the challenges others have overcome to get to where they are in life, it serves as inspiration for our own journey. It provides the hope necessary to navigate difficulties when we encounter tough times in our own lives.

In this episode, my guest, Frank Attwood, touches on his military background and experience as a father of three children, one of whom has been diagnosed with autism. He discusses the challenges he faced transitioning from a military life to a family life, and how he utilized those experiences to become the father he is today. The conversation also explores how Frank transformed the challenging autism diagnosis received for his son experienced early in his life as a parent, into the blessing it has become today. This episode highlights the importance of prioritizing your children, being authentic and staying positive in your journey as a parent.

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