EP 36: Friluftsliv and Outdoor Play with Linda McGurk

The Play Based Learning Podcast

Author and blogger Linda McGurk joins Kristen to chat about her new book, The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day, nature play and her experience with early childhood education in the USA as compared to Sweden.

You can purchase her books here:

There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather

The Open-Air Life

Linda wanted to ensure listeners that when she is outdoors in extreme cold that she is indeed being safe about the temperatures... Here are some links worth checking out if this episode got you wanting to learn more!

Yes, kids can play outside when it’s cold!

https://rainorshinemamma.com/how-to-stay-warm-outside-in-winter/

How to dress for cold weather

https://rainorshinemamma.com/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather-video-gear-list/

What you need to know about outdoor play in the winter

https://rainorshinemamma.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-outdoor-play-in-the-winter/

Find Linda on Instagram and Facebook as Rain or Shine Mamma!

Check out Linda's website here: http://rainorshinemamma.com

Find Kristen here: @kristen.rb.peterson or at KristenRBPeterson.com

Free Resources (Free mini course on the basics of play) - The Play Basics Course