Ep. 34 What If Your Kid Doesn‘t Like the Outdoors with Kika Vila-Nova

Kids Who Explore Parent Edition

English - September 21, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 33 Leave No Trace with the Musser Family

Next Episode: Ep. 35 How to Ditch the Carrier with Rachel Sanchez

What if your kid doesn’t like getting outdoors? There’s still hope, at any age…and Kika Vila-Nova is here to share that with us! Her 12-year-old daughter has finally embraced her mama’s love for the outdoors. Tune in to hear tips on helping your child embrace nature, plus hear some great Utah recommendations!

Kika Vila-Nova moved to the USA from Brazil in 2001 to pursue a Master's Degree in Chlidren's Theatre. She fell in love with Utah and all the diverse landscape and that is where she has chosen to raise her 12-year-old daughter. Kika loves to shares their adventures, life as an immigrant and a single mom exploring Utah.

Some Utah Recommendations:

Salt Lake City
Zion National Park
Canyon Meadows Park
Moab
Lake Powell
Bear Lake State Park
Goblin Valley State Park

How to Help Your Kid LIKE Going Outside:

Be persistent
Take your time…take as many breaks as kids want!
Put the kid in charge of something (evaluate your kids’ personalities)
Let them take pictures
Teach them about nature!
Provide snacks!
Bring friends
Make it a game…a little bit at a time

Recommendation: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

Follow Kika on IG: @kikassadventures

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Production: @kpmediaproductions. Music: @michaelferraro_music.