192. Spend More Time Outside and Less Time on Screens This Summer! | Joy Cherrick of Nature Study Hacking

Published: July 6, 2023, 9 a.m.

Navigating the topic of screen time as a mom in today\u2019s world can definitely be overwhelming.\xa0 Joy is a fellow mom of seven, and she has a passion for helping families put down the screens and enjoy the beauty of life outdoors through her nature study resources.\xa0 In our conversation, we address the feeling of overwhelm moms experience when outdoor time seems like just one more task to add to their already full plate.\xa0 Rather, Joy encourages us that time spent outdoors can become a natural part of the daily rhythm that brings richness and joy to the whole family.\xa0 If you have a goal of less screen time and more nature time this summer, don\u2019t miss this episode!\n\nJoin us as we discuss:\n\n\n \nGetting your kids outside doesn\u2019t have to be one more thing on your to-do list\n\n\n\n \nCreating an outdoor family culture even if you have a small yard\n\n\n\n \nThe importance of free play and allowing kids to be bored\n\n\n\n \nHelping our kids learn to be intentional with how they use their time\n\n\n\n \nGetting things accomplished without putting kids in front of screens\n\n\n\n \nFinding ways to get outside in extreme weather + screen-free indoor activities\n\n\n\n \nSetting an example for our kids with our own screen time habits\n\n\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nAzure Standard | Use code SIMPLESUMMER10 at AzureStandard.com\n\nToups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nCarly Jean Los Angeles | Use code FARMHOUSE20 at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com\n\nPlease see full show notes for more details on these offers.\n\nRESOURCES\n\nScreen-Free Kids: Get Outside Challenge\n\nScreen-Free Guide to the Outdoor Life of Children (Inspiration for the Mother-Teacher)\n\nNature Study Resources\n\nCONNECT\n\nJoy Cherrick of Nature Study Hacking | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Podcast\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!