Hello, friends. Hello friends. It's Ginny Urich, and I am so thrilled to kick off another year with you here on the 1000 Hours Outside podcast. Before we dive in, I want to say a huge thank you. This past year was incredible with over 4 million downloads this year alone. I'm so grateful for each of you who listened, shared, and left reviews. Your support keeps this movement growing, and I can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together in 2025.

To celebrate the new year, we have new tracker sheets available now with over 20 design options waiting for you,

because seeing your progress can be so motivating and it's an amazing thing to model to our children to prioritize hands on living.

You can check those out at 1,000 hours outside.com slash trackers.

And speaking of motivation, did you know that in the last two decades,

childhood has largely moved indoors?

On average, kids today spend just four to seven minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play

compared to over seven hours in front of screens.

This is a huge shift that impacts everything from physical health to mental well-being,

as well as things like grit and resilience, flexibility, confidence, creativity,

creativity, and even empathy.

But with every hour we spend outside, we're making a difference, not just for our kids,

but for ourselves too. This year, let's keep it going. And if you're looking for inspiration, today's episode

is with the amazing Pam Laugly. Everyone loves her. She's back with her unique mix of humor and heart,

tackling topics like over-scheduling, parental peer pressure, and why embracing imperfection is an amazing gift

that we can give our families. Don't forget to grab a copy of my book until the streetlights come on

for even more encouragement. And if you enjoy the show, I'd love it, love it, love it, and be so

thankful if you could leave a five-star review and share it with a friend or family member.

Together we're making a huge impact.

Let's jump into 2025 with hope and tension and plenty of fresh air.

And without further ado, here is Pam Lobby.

Yes, and this is one of the best books I've ever read, even though it's not actually a book yet.

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