Latest Mamasedition Podcast Episodes
Ep. 31 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle for the Planet with Michelle Dias
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - August 31, 2021 07:47 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIt’s no surprise that we love our planet. We love nature, and we want to protect it! Today’s episode teaches us how to lessen our impact on the environment through recycling and compost. Michelle Dias, an expert in the two, teaches us what the three R’s should REALLY be, (with a C mixed in there...
Ep. 30 Nursing On-The-Trail with Petra Sporinova
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - August 24, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsKids do better outdoors! As do parents, for that matter!! Being a breastfeeding mom shouldn’t keep you indoors, so, what is the best way to nurse while adventuring? Between KOJO breastfeeding activewear and Petra Sporinova’s tips, you should be set! Petra Sporinova is an active mom of 2 lit...
Ep. 29 Limiting Screen Time
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - August 17, 2021 13:22 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHow much screen time should we have? How much screen time should our children have? How do we set limits? And should we all try a screen time detox?! Today, the mamas talk about their relationship with TV and screens, and how they are trying to raise their kids in the digital age! Lauren’s ...
Ep. 28 Getting Kids Out The Door with Tara Matheron
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - August 10, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTips for Car Rides with Kids: Scavenger Hunts! Songs Tips to Make it Easier to Get Outside: “Fake it” and keep that smile on – you’ll start to feel it Create “Bug Out Bags” – days packs with all the essentials for particular activities (kids can help with them too) Businesses: Rad Mums (f...
Ep. 27 Get In The Water with Tanya Vanthuyne
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - August 03, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTanya Vanthuyne lives in Edson, Alberta, a very small town located about an hour east of the Rockies. She has two sons. Her oldest, who is on the spectrum, loves water and low impact activities. Her youngest is always pushing the boundaries on new adventures. Her family loves camping, hiking, pa...
Ep. 26 How to Inspire Kids to WANT to Get Outside
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - July 27, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA question that comes up from our community again and again, in many forms, is how to get your kid(s) outside...how to inspire your kid(s) to WANT to get outside. Here are some of our tips: Start them young Share YOUR love and energy about the outdoors Let them choose the adventure Hav...
Ep. 25 Raise them to be Ordinary; Let THEM Choose Extraordinary with John O'Sullivan
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - July 20, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJohn O’Sullivan is an internationally known TEDx Speaker, and the founder of the Changing the Game Project since 2012. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game and Every Moment Matters. On top of that, he is a leading youth sports blogger, a host of his own podcast Way of...
Ep. 25 Raise them to be Ordinary; Let THEM Choose Extraordinary with John O‘Sullivan
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - July 20, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJohn O’Sullivan is an internationally known TEDx Speaker, and the founder of the Changing the Game Project since 2012. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game and Every Moment Matters. On top of that, he is a leading youth sports blogger, a host of his own podcast Way of...
Ep. 24 Second Hand Adventure Gear with Rowan Rocskar
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - July 13, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRowan Rocskar is the Public Relations Manager at Kids Who Explore. She is mama to 1-year-old Stevie. The Rocskar family lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which is a short drive to the Rocky Mountains! Rowan and Stevie embarked on many adventures (mostly hikes!) while Rowan was off on her 13-mon...
Ep. 23 Summer Bucket List with Kids
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - July 06, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur Summer Bucket List: Hike Road Trip Picnic Swim Paddle Board Backyard Games BBQ Festival Seasonal Café Camp Canoe/Kayak Fish Bike Rock Climb (hire local guide) Grounding/Earthing Bird Watch Sail/Boat Local Outdoor Theatre *You should not feel the need t...
Ep. 22 Gentle Parenting Outside with M.J. Singletary-Villalobos
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - June 29, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMJ Singletary-Villalobos practices Gentle Parenting, but there are many other names for it - Conscious Parenting. Mindful Parenting. Respectful Parenting. He believes that all of them come down to a long-term approach in regards to both discipline and the relationship one has with their children...
Ep. 21 Snacks on the Trail with Dr. Ashley Toporowski
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - June 22, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsContinual snacking, which Dr. Ashley calls “grazing,” increases the chance of cavities, so she suggests sticking to somewhat of a “scheduled” snack schedule, especially on adventures! Best Foods for Teeth: Cheese Raw Vegetables Nuts Eggs Fruits Crunchy foods (ie. apples) Fo...
Ep. 20 Tick Safety with 3 Moms Organics
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - June 15, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOn today’s episode, we sit down with Jennifer and LJ, the founders and owners of 3 Moms Organics, which carries a product we love, TickWise. TickWise is an organic, DEET-free, family safe, insect repellent, that also repels ticks, among many other bugs! Their product is EPA compliant, and is reg...
Ep. 19 Backcountry Camping 101 with John Dowsett
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - June 08, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCindy Dowsett, from Kids Who Explore, along with her husband, John Dowsett, are sharing their knowledge! How to Book for Backcountry Camping: choose site via Provincial or National Park sites (albertaparks.ca) book a reservation and then it’s usually first come first serve for specific spots...
Ep. 18 Becoming a Climbing Family with Annika Mang
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - June 01, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAbout Annika: Annika Mang is a content creator, storyteller, writer, and photographer. Her book, Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies has over 45 family-friendly hikes. In 2014, she created the Born to Explore Adventurous platform founded on the belief that “Adventuring does not e...
Ep. 17 Nature is Music - Lauren Rodych-Eberle Spotlight
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - May 25, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLauren Rodych-Eberle is the Communications and Media Director for Kids Who Explore, and her passions with KWE really lie in sharing knowledge, tips and tricks, and promoting even the smallest of adventures! Outside of Kids Who Explore, Lauren is the owner and instructor of Miss Lauren’s Music ...
BONUS EPISODE - YYC Outdoor Communities with Tanya Koob
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - May 20, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMaking friends can be hard! Making friends who want to do the same outdoor activities as you can be even harder! Tanya Koob, a Calgary-based mom, found herself in that predicament 12 years ago, when she first had her son. The solution? She started Facebook groups that brought like-minded, outdoo...
Ep. 16 Camping with Kids with Carrie Malin
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - May 18, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsCarrie Malin grew up camping. She loves being in the outdoors - camping, hiking, backpacking, and canoeing, joined by her spouse, her son, and her dog! She is the Marketing Manager for Kids Who Explore, and we loved talking all things camping with her! Alberta Camping: https://www.albertaparks....
Ep. 15 Wildlife Safety While Camping with Kim Titchener
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - May 11, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBack in Episode 5, we learned from Wildlife Specialist, Kim Titchener, who is the Owner of Bear Safety and More. In this episode, we dive deeper into wildlife safety when it comes to camping. Kim camps in all seasons and is building a cabin right in the heart of grizzly bear habitat, so she know...
Ep. 14 Ticks Are Not Friends with Jamie Jones
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - May 04, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDisclaimer: We are not medical professionals giving medical advice. Jamie Jones is a Minnesota girl with a heart full of wanderlust. She is a wife, a mother to two energetic boys, and an event/wedding planner. She loves travelling, working out, skating, and being on the water. She grew up on...
Ep. 13 Encourage Small Adventures
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - April 27, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhether you’re like us and want your kids on all your adventures, or the pandemic has made it so you can’t travel far, or get childcare, we are here promoting small adventures…you don’t need to go far from your backyard to expose kids to the beauty of nature! Remember, for kids, these small adve...
Ep. 12 Pelvic Floor 101 with Rachel Parrotta
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - April 20, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe all have a pelvic floor…every single one of us! But, how much do we really know about it? Rachel Parrotta, who is a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist based on Long Island, in New York, teaches us how to take care of our pelvic floor, especially for those in pregnancy or postpartum. We think yo...
Ep. 11 52 Hikes Challenge in 2021
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - April 13, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis isn’t just an episode about one of the mamas behind the scenes of KWE, it’s an episode about challenging yourself! Adventure mama, Cindy Dowsett, challenged herself in 2021 to complete 52 hikes. In this episode, she discusses how she’s including her kids in this adventure and some great Alb...
Ep. 11 52 Hikes Challenge in 2021 - Cindy Dowsett Spotlight
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - April 13, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis isn’t just an episode about one of the mamas behind the scenes of KWE, it’s an episode about challenging yourself! Adventure mama, Cindy Dowsett, challenged herself in 2021 to complete 52 hikes. In this episode, she discusses how she’s including her kids in this adventure and some great Alb...
Ep. 10 Babywearing 101
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - April 06, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSome benefits of baby-wearing: Bonding Simulating the womb Producing oxytocin Offering safety for baby Sllowing the adult to get things done (hands-free) Giving child access and engagement in the outdoors Some baby-wearing safety tips: Baby close enough to kiss If baby on back...
Ep. 10 Babywearing 101 with Vanessa Shynkaruk
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - April 06, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSome benefits of baby-wearing: Bonding Simulating the womb Producing oxytocin Offering safety for baby Allowing the adult to get things done (hands-free) Giving child access and engagement in the outdoors Some baby-wearing safety tips: Baby close enough to kiss If baby on back (see b...
Ep. 9 What's In Our Hiking Packs
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - March 30, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur Hiking Packs: For on your body: -clothes [Tip: pack layers. Ideally wear lighter colours and full coverage to protect from the sun and ticks] -rain cover & extra rain gear -hat & sunglasses -sunscreen -tick spray -trail runners or hiking boots For in your belly: -squeeze packs...
Ep. 9 What‘s In Our Hiking Packs
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - March 30, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur Hiking Packs: For on your body: -clothes [Tip: pack layers. Ideally wear lighter colours and full coverage to protect from the sun and ticks] -rain cover & extra rain gear -hat & sunglasses -sunscreen -tick spray -trail runners or hiking boots For in your belly: -squeeze packs...
Ep. 8 Postpartum Depression and the Outdoors with Autumn Kuenzi
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - March 23, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDisclaimer: Nothing we say in this episode is medical advice. Please talk to your doctor (and your family) to recognize signs of PPD and PPA in you. Autumn Kuenzi and her family live and explore in Oregon, in a valley near Salem. Her family loves Smith Rock State Park for rock climbing! She i...
Ep. 7 Getting Outside Through Story with Dineo Dowd
Kids Who Explore Parent Edition - March 16, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSometimes we just can’t get outside. On those days, how can we bring the outdoors indoors? One way, is through story. Dineo Dowd is a mother who saw where books for her daughter were lacking, and chose to fill in the gap by self-publishing her own! She is the author of many kid adventure books, ...
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